Chris and Chelsea
@Csquared
American expat in Norway
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About me
American
Lives in Stavanger
Speaks English, Norwegian, Tagalog, Spanish
Registration: 03 March 2013
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Making friends in Stavanger by jennifurria
Hello all those living in Stavanger or soon moving to Stavanger! I will be moving to Stavanger soon to live with my Swedish boyfriend and I would really like to make some friends. I enjoy walks in nature, reading, films (especially world cinema) ...
Hi Jennifer! Welcome to Stavanger! You should check out facebook.com/stavangerexpats . It's a really great network of people that are always meeting up for coffee and other events. It was a fantastic resource for us when we first moved to ... Read More
Does anyone have any tips on good Norwegian language courses? by jennifurria
Hello again all! I want to take some Norwegian classes when I arrive in Stavanger and I wondered if people who have any experience of this have any recommendations for good but relatively low cost courses? Many thanks, Jennifer
There is also a new language school called Lingu that just opened up. http://lingu.no/?gclid=CIb_2P_u-rkCFfKXcAodbGwAgg It's brand new and I don't know anyone who has tried their classes, but at least it's another option! They also offer smaller ... Read More
Does anyone have any tips on good Norwegian language courses? by jennifurria
Hello again all! I want to take some Norwegian classes when I arrive in Stavanger and I wondered if people who have any experience of this have any recommendations for good but relatively low cost courses? Many thanks, Jennifer
You could also try Johannes Laerningsenter. There's a bit of a waiting list to get in, but they are a bit cheaper than Folkeuniversitiet. Depending on what you are coming to Stavanger for, you might even be able to apply to get free classes at ... Read More
How is Stavanger? by Niemela
Hi..My name is Tania.. I'll be moving to Stavanger to continue my master degree in UiS.. How's Stavanger?? What should I really need to prepare? Thanks
Hi Tania! That's exciting you are moving to Stavanger! It's a great city. My main advice on preparations for living here would be to prepare for the weather. It's very windy and rainy here most of the year so a good umbrella and rain boots are a ... Read More
New to Stavanger and Norway by Rhigeedee
Hello, I moved to Stavanger a week ago to move in with my Norwegian boyfriend. I am so far having a wonderful time and in the lucky position of not having to work yet. I like to go to the gym (Elixia St Olav) and am looking for people that go ...
Hello Rhigeedee! Welcome to Stavanger! I'm so glad you are loving it so far :) Have you heard about the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× coffee meetups? A group of expats meets up every Wednesday at 11 o'clock for coffee at Food Story on Lokkeveien! It's a fantastic place to ... Read More