Universitetet i Oslo

Do your own experience but be open-minded.

My flat was located at the very north of the city, near forest and lakes, but finally not so far from University. I the Kringsha' flats there were a lot of international students and some families. You can also fing a foodstore and a pub, it's quite nice. You can also ask for internet in your flat.

I was worried in the begining, but I could learn some Norwegian, and improve a lot my English by reading, studying and speaking all day long in this language.

Though locals might look like their are unfriendly and cold creatures, in fact deep at heart they are more human than the most extravert person you would know

It's more a myth that Norway is too expensive. If you are not an alcoholic or a strong smoker, it should be possible to survive. There are often special offers in supermarkets and you can get cheap meals in the suburb Grønland. As having a vorspiel (=pre-party) before going out is compulsory, you normally don't spend that much on drinks in the evening. You usually get much for your money and some things are for free like using illuminated slopes for cross-country-skiing. There are often "loppemarked", fleamarkets, where you can buy cheap second hand stuff.

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