Stikkordarkiv: ESN Molde

International students living the Norwegian dugnad spirit

AUKRA (Panorama): Monday, 24 students from HiMolde dedicated some of their time to help organizing an entertaining event for people with developmental disabilities. By RAPHAELA OSSBERGER (text & photos) “Dugnad” – a typical Norwegian word without a clean definition, but as soon as you as a newcomer to Norway engage in the social life here, … Fortsett å lese International students living the Norwegian dugnad spirit

Hot salsa moves served in campus canteen

Every Thursday, at 18:30, dance enthusiast students gather around at the university’s canteen to start their weekly exercise to the rhythm of some Latin music. Within the framework of ESN Molde, those who want to get familiar with (Cuban) salsa, now can do so thanks to course leader Kongnyuy Virgile. By ÁDÁM FRANCZIA and ANDREAS … Fortsett å lese Hot salsa moves served in campus canteen

Big ambitions for Erasmus Games on campus

ESN Molde president Altug Ozturk and board have local, national and international plans for sports events on Molde campus. This weekend, on an Erasmus Student Network National Platform meeting in Kristiansand, he presented the plan for the local Erasmus Games on Molde campus during 25th – 27th of April. – Our aim is to get … Fortsett å lese Big ambitions for Erasmus Games on campus

HiMolde meets China

Friday, the Erasmus Student Network organized its official kick-off event for the new Erasmus students at HiMolde and emphasized the university’s international makeup by celebrating the Chinese New Year’s Eve. By RAPHAELA OSSBERGER (text & photo) What comes into your mind when thinking about China? Well, the world-famous spring rolls are definitely one very typical … Fortsett å lese HiMolde meets China

Norwegian classes on campus in high demand

Learning Norwegian at HiMolde is tougher than ever before. The problem does not stop at the lack of teachers, but also the lack of classes with different levels. By NANCY LE (text & photo) This year there is 52 international students signed up for the class in Norwegian; however only 25 seats are available. Marit Viken – … Fortsett å lese Norwegian classes on campus in high demand

Molde students made it to the top

Sunday, ESN Molde organized an ambitious time-out from studying into dizzying height: a hiking trip from Kortgarden to Skåla, Molde’s highest mountain. By RAPHAELA OSSBERGER & BENJAMIN MOEYERSONS (photo) «It’s the best autumn we’ve ever had here in Molde. You should really make use of it and go out!» No sooner said than done – … Fortsett å lese Molde students made it to the top

New faces on the board of ESN Molde

Altug Öztürk takes over the position as president from Brit Flemmen Berg, leading the new board of ESN Molde. By RAPHAELA OSSBERGER Erasmus Student Network’s (ESN) Annual General Meeting was meant to be an ordinary assembly, looking back at what happened so far this year and elect a new board. But as things never turn out … Fortsett å lese New faces on the board of ESN Molde

Weekend trip to the Geirangerfjord and Trollstigen

GEIRANGER (Panorama): Eager international and exchange students used the opportunity offered by ESN Molde on a September weekend to visit the iconic regional tourist attractions: the Geirangerfjord and Trollstigen. By ADAM FRANCZIA and NANCY LE (photo) The advertised 3-days-long trip turned out to be quite popular this year, as most of the tickets have been bought relatively quickly. Due to … Fortsett å lese Weekend trip to the Geirangerfjord and Trollstigen

There is still a gap between students

After three consecutive years of the get-together party for the first-year master’s students, no one can deny that the event is benefitting relations between international and Norwegian students. However, there is still a significant gap. The get-together party for the first-year master’s students has become a tradition at HiMolde. It is often held by the new Student Representative … Fortsett å lese There is still a gap between students

Walking on ice with ESN

LÆRDAL (Panorama): Tuesday last week, ESN organised a trip to Lærdal, located in the UNESCO listed scenery in the deepest fjord of Norway, Sognefjorden. By BENJAMIN MOEYERSONS «The biggest event of ESN Norway!» Ahmed Abdulbakir, national coordinator of the event and university student at HiMolde, started planning the event back in March, together with other … Fortsett å lese Walking on ice with ESN