Haha! Yes, I try to make the most of life’s opportunities. (Talking about the gap year, not the hurtigruten…)
In 1978, the hurtigruten coastal steamers weren’t the cruise ships they are today. I had a wooden bench, sheltered from the rain by an overhang above a door that blew open every time a wind gust hit. Everyone had told me that the trip up the coast would be a beautiful experience. In my case, I wondered why I spent so much money on it when we couldn’t even see the fjords and mountains during daylight due to the fog! It did give me memories that lasted a lifetime though, so there’s that!
During my first year at university, I joined an international students’ group. I quit a few months later as I felt that the group was a hindrance to my integration.
As someone who grew up in Sweden (but was not born there and does not currently live there), I always find it interesting to see what others think of moving to Scandinavian countries—they are a fascinating world to explore for a migrant. I must admit that in my more recent moves, I've fallen prey to joining migrant communities in the new country. But that's mainly because I don't really feel "at home" anywhere, so on my end it's just analysing different countries and cultures.
I resonate with that too, Sascha! Especially after you move multiple times in various countries, you don't feel you belong anywhere anymore, so others who experience something similar feel closer to "home".
What a fascinating interview and human! 🤩🥰
That's a heck of a gap year! And I can't believe you slept on the deck of a Hurtigruten boat! You truly are Norwegian!
Haha! Yes, I try to make the most of life’s opportunities. (Talking about the gap year, not the hurtigruten…)
In 1978, the hurtigruten coastal steamers weren’t the cruise ships they are today. I had a wooden bench, sheltered from the rain by an overhang above a door that blew open every time a wind gust hit. Everyone had told me that the trip up the coast would be a beautiful experience. In my case, I wondered why I spent so much money on it when we couldn’t even see the fjords and mountains during daylight due to the fog! It did give me memories that lasted a lifetime though, so there’s that!
Thanks for your kind comment, Elaine, glad you enjoyed the interview!
Watching kids' shows/movies is a good tip! Also, I agree with not joining any migrant communities XD
During my first year at university, I joined an international students’ group. I quit a few months later as I felt that the group was a hindrance to my integration.
As someone who grew up in Sweden (but was not born there and does not currently live there), I always find it interesting to see what others think of moving to Scandinavian countries—they are a fascinating world to explore for a migrant. I must admit that in my more recent moves, I've fallen prey to joining migrant communities in the new country. But that's mainly because I don't really feel "at home" anywhere, so on my end it's just analysing different countries and cultures.
I resonate with that too, Sascha! Especially after you move multiple times in various countries, you don't feel you belong anywhere anymore, so others who experience something similar feel closer to "home".
Or maybe we need to hang out more with locals. :)