This will be a new and exciting experience

Tell us about you and from which University you are from.

I come from Tirana, which is the capital of Albania. There I have been studying at the University of Arts, where I play the flute. In my spare time I like to read books, and I spend a lot of time playing music. My dream is to travel to Australia and become a flutist there.

Why did you choose Norway?

I was contacted by my university because I achieved very good results. They offered me to go on an exchange program to Norway. I accepted because I thinks it will be a new and exciting experience.

How was your arrival? What was your first impression?

Arrival was good, two very nice employees from the faculty’s administration met us at the airport and drove us to our apartments. The apartment is small, but cosy. I only met one other student yet, he is from the Checz Republic. The first impression of the university is that it’s so much bigger than my university in Albania, but seems really nice!

What do you think about the quality of the University and its courses?

The courses seem interesting, and I really like my professor, Jørn Schau. I have met him before when he visited Albania, so I look forward to starting the classes.

What do you like most in Kristiansand and why?

I really like the town center, it’s so small and cosy. The church is very beautiful, and there are so many good restaurants with delicious food.

Have you planned any trips during your stay?

It’s a bit early to say, but I wouldn’t say no if I got the opportunity to travel around!