Here is what five new Molde University College students had to say about arriving in Molde and Norway at the Tuesday night international kickoff at Smuget student club.
By ZELDA NYANGARI (text & photo)
Sabrina Haba
Age: 20
From: Spain
When did you arrive in Molde: 4th of August
How are you fitting in: Very well and I’m happy.
What have you been doing so far: Travelling, went to Ålesund, Åndalnes a couple of hiking trips and, oh, we went to Geiranger.
What do you find interesting the most: The landscape and the views.
What are your expectations: To make as many international friendships as possible and experience the aurora lights.
Best highlight so far: Kayaking in Geiranger.
Felix
Age: 25
From: Germany
When did you arrive in Molde: 18th of August
How are you fitting in: Excellent.
What have you been doing so far: Hiking, swimming, drinking beer, playing games, fishing, biking and making friends!!
What do you find interesting the most: The people, landscapes, the city and Trollveggen.
What are your expectations: Improving my English, learning norsk and most importantly to have a good time here.
Best highlight so far: The swing above campus, on the mountain.
Ho Jeong Lee
Age: 23
From: South Korea
When did you arrive in Molde: 15th of August
How are you fitting in: Quite challenging for me, it could be better (smiling face).
What have you been doing so far: That most Norwegians are really nice people and they have driving manners.
What do you find interesting the most: Shopping and looking around here. I come from a very bust hometown and a complicated city.
What are your expectations: To hike and travel.
Best highlight so far: International kick-off, because I met new people and made new friends.
Chahine Litim
Age: 20
From: France
When did you arrive in Molde: 16th of August
How are you fitting in: Pretty good.
What have you been doing so far: Hiking and playing football.
What do you find interesting the most: Hmmm, I cannot really say yet (smiles).
What are your expectations: To improve my english language skills and discovering new things.
Best highlight so far: The view of the sea.
Haddi Janha Jobe
Age: 21
From: Norway
When did you arrive in Molde: 20th of August, but I have been living in Norway since 2008.
How are you fitting in: Very well so far.
What have you been doing so far: Preparing to start work at a café in sentrum.
What do you find interesting the most: Hmmm, a lot.
What are your expectations: To fit in well, get new friends and get good results.
Best highlight so far: Waiting to experience that breathtaking moment, haha!