Tips and advice to thrive in Norway

Priscilla · 2016-02-25T12:11:56+01:00

Explore practical tips for adapting to life in Norway. Share experiences, integration strategies, and insights for newcomers to feel at home.

Priscilla ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP25 February 2016 10:11:56

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Hi,

When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes.

How did you manage to adjust to Norway?

How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy process?

According to you, what is key for a successful integration process in Norway?

Thank you in advance for sharing your experience!

Priscilla

FannyPe Member

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FannyPeMember29 February 2016 08:41:01

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sands066 Member

Member since 01 September 2013

sands066Member29 February 2016 18:07:40

in Norway specially Oslo not that soon, but there is an exception if you are from usa things will be different ,they respect american people , to tell you the truth there is lots of racist behaviors

Mr-SafeHands New member

Member since 19 March 2014

Mr-SafeHandsNew member01 March 2016 01:04:32

From my personal experience- learning the language will enable you to make friends quicker and blend in.
If you are not a sociable person by nature you may have to make an effort in Norway- because Norwegians are friendly but generally quite shy and reserved as well.

albjornstad Active member

Member since 18 March 2014

albjornstadActive member07 March 2016 12:24:19

I felt that Norway is my home when I learned the language. The key to everything is learning Norwegian as soon as you can. Then, it would be easier for you to get friends, work and feel like you really belong. It took me a year and a half.

ECS Norway Expert

Member since 21 July 2006

ECSNorway Expert08 March 2016 07:23:04

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I feel like I understood the country and started to thrive when I started xc skiing in the winter. It makes the cold and dark much more bearable if you're outside exercising and appreciating the gorgeous nature here.

Mr-SafeHands New member

Member since 19 March 2014

Mr-SafeHandsNew member08 March 2016 16:59:06

Oh and dont forget ...Young norwegians are fitness freaks and dog lovers. If you have problems making new friends.....just join your local gym ...or go jogging up in ekeberg park or along aker brygge pier. Joggers and dog walkers always share a special affinity.
As ECS rightly said..Norwegians are more sociable in natural/outdoor settings...like music festivals...skiing/boarding..etc