static
American expat in Norway
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Lives in Bergen
Registration: 28 July 2010
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Driving in Norway by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Norway? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
In comparison to the USA: Norwegian drivers seem generally good at driving. They seem to take the laws of the road seriously and seem considerate of pedestrians and other drivers. The roads are not very good. Many of them are in much need of fixing, ... Read More
Who is studying Norwegian here???? by PhoebeV
Hi, I have just started Norwegian classes at Nygaardskole, which are great, but I am the only person there with English as a first language. I was wondering if anyone else is studying here and would like to get together and practise norsk or drink ...
nygardskole.no/ This is the website for the language school in Bergen that most people attend. To register, you need to go to its location maps.google.com/?ll=60.388828,5.330646&spn=0.001133,0.004128&t=h&z=19 The building is located on the ... Read More
Who is studying Norwegian here???? by PhoebeV
Hi, I have just started Norwegian classes at Nygaardskole, which are great, but I am the only person there with English as a first language. I was wondering if anyone else is studying here and would like to get together and practise norsk or drink ...
Hi Phoebe! I currently attend Nyg氓rdskole! And, English is my first language. What days do you go? Read More
Question about medicines!
Hello! So, if any of you have seen me before, I am from the US - and my dream has finally come true of marrying my Norwegian man, and living in Norway with him! There is a lot of things I am learning about living here, and I a question I think is ... Read More
new in bergen! by M.FLOW
Hi I麓m Mary and I麓m new in Bergen, I麓ve just come with my boyfriend to live here, and I would like to know some young people( we are around 26)for going to have a beer and meet the city!! Is anyone in a situation like mine? XXX
I'm also new in Bergen. I'm 24, soon 25, and i moved here to be with my husband. I've not met any people outside of my new family yet, so I'm interested to meet people some time. I'm from the USA and my Norwegian skills are not very good yet, though. Read More
Public transportation in Bergen by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Bergen ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Hello! Here in Bergen, we often use the bus! The bus systems are very much well developed here. The buses are well kept, punctual, and safer than any bus I ever rode in the US for sure. Fare is not all that much, it is 25NOK per person. You can ... Read More
From the US to Norway (lengthy post!) by static
Hello everyone, I'd posted here some time ago seeking helpful information on moving to Norway from the US. Its been a while since my post, and I am nearing a time when I would like to start the processes of getting my residency. Heres a few details ...
Thank you everyone for your information! And thank you for your detailed post, Migpics. You are so right when you say that as Americans, we want things NOW. I have no idea what it is like to try and move into the US, but from how it seems with the ... Read More
From the US to Norway (lengthy post!) by static
Hello everyone, I'd posted here some time ago seeking helpful information on moving to Norway from the US. Its been a while since my post, and I am nearing a time when I would like to start the processes of getting my residency. Heres a few details ...
The only kind of college degree I have is an Associates of General Studies, with focus in Photography and Graphic Design. I've looked into Study permits, but again - it was all very confusing. I'm not sure where to turn for that, and some of the ... Read More
From the US to Norway (lengthy post!) by static
Hello everyone, I'd posted here some time ago seeking helpful information on moving to Norway from the US. Its been a while since my post, and I am nearing a time when I would like to start the processes of getting my residency. Heres a few details ...
Sarah Thank you for your information! I will check more into the situation as far as him being able to provide for me. Language is my #1 priority while I am here, saving money for the trip. I have the Pimsleur lessons to work with, and some very ... Read More
Preparing to move to Norway in the next few years (sorry for length!) by Geqo
Hi all! Can't believe what a great find this expatblog forum is! I'd like some advice and/or links to help me with some things... I would like to move to Oslo to do my masters (or depending on how long from now, perhaps PhD) in psychology at the ...
I have the Pimsleur Norwegian lessons which I find very helpful. Read More
From the US to Norway (lengthy post!)
Hello everyone, I'd posted here some time ago seeking helpful information on moving to Norway from the US. Its been a while since my post, and I am nearing a time when I would like to start the processes of getting my residency. Heres a few details ... Read More
So, moving to Norway isn't proving an easy task. by static
Let me start by saying the REASON I want to move to Norway (aside from it being a beautiful country, which seemed more like "the right place" for me than my own hometown) is because of a relationship. We met just about two years ago now, and I have ...
Alright, so I am able to seek a job without a permit. That is good to know, I could probably have some contacts in Norway see if anyone they know is hiring any positions, that might be helpful! That will be something for me to look into - though i ... Read More
So, moving to Norway isn't proving an easy task. by static
Let me start by saying the REASON I want to move to Norway (aside from it being a beautiful country, which seemed more like "the right place" for me than my own hometown) is because of a relationship. We met just about two years ago now, and I have ...
What makes it worse is that the police station immigration office in Bergen said it would have only been a 2-3 week waiting period if I applied through them:( If your partner does not have income totalling 218,000kr per year you can also have it in ... Read More
So, moving to Norway isn't proving an easy task. by static
Let me start by saying the REASON I want to move to Norway (aside from it being a beautiful country, which seemed more like "the right place" for me than my own hometown) is because of a relationship. We met just about two years ago now, and I have ...
Well the time that I stayed there amounted to 90 days, but according to the information I was able to find I would have to go back to the US before applying for a fiance permit. Then once I HAVE applied, I am not allowed to enter the country until I ... Read More
So, moving to Norway isn't proving an easy task.
Let me start by saying the REASON I want to move to Norway (aside from it being a beautiful country, which seemed more like "the right place" for me than my own hometown) is because of a relationship. We met just about two years ago now, and I have ... Read More