What I have experienced here has demonstrated the efforts and ambition of the University of Agder and Kristiansand to build an international city of education and talent.
Julian
From China
I am Julian from Guangzhou (also named Canton in history), a coastal city in south China. It is a city where you can find all the delicious Chinese food. I am an MBA student from Lingnan University (Sun Yat-sen University). I am trying to be a wealth adviser and asset manager. Previously, I was an amateur athlete of Taekwondo. I like reading, sports, delicious food, nature and animals. I am curious to discover new things, and this trait makes me want to keep learning, travelling, exploring and it finally brought me here.
Norway has a special but successful social welfare model, as well as the unique fjord scenery and delicious seafood. It has had a leading position in lots of indexes, such as World Happiness Report, public integrity, transparency and democracy index. I would like to explore and experience all of these characteristics. Now I am sure that this is a land where one would want to spend the rest of one’s life.
It took me almost 20 hours to come here from China. SiA Housing has been helpful and thoughtful to arrange the keys for us - as we arrived at non-office hours.
Facilities are amazing! Intelligent and convenient. Internet access from almost anywhere on campus and quite a lot of amazing facilities to discover. UiA has a wide range of courses open to all students, in both Norwegian and English. What I have experienced here has demonstrated the efforts and ambition of the University of Agder and Kristiansand to build an international city of education and talent.
The shore, the view of the river side, the smell of the forest and being surrounded by animals. All of these things are my favorites. The people in Kristiansand is another favorite, without a doubt.
Lofoten Islands and Tromsø for the aurora borealis (the northern lights), the fjords and the famous big rocks. I want to see them all!