There are different stereotypes connected to different nationalities. Spanish people are supposed to be passionate, Italians load, Germans practical, Americans friendly, Japanese people shy and polite and Koreans love to party. According to many tourists and immigrants in Norway, Norwegians, and Scandinavians in general, are...
After 2 years studying abroad, I have heard many sad tales regarding students who travel overseas to pursue their dreams, all the while keeping their boyfriend or girlfriend back home. But after so many heartbreaking stories, it's difficult not to become quite hardened on the...
When on exchange, so I’ve noticed, things take a different pace than at home. Not only do we have to figure out the city and a new school system (Ilearn omg wtf?) within a short period of time, we also need friendships, at least I...
I’m glad that my last blog entry (The boyfriend or girlfriend left behind…) has stoked some strong opinions, and as promised, it’s a subject I will often return to—including the situation where couples form overseas. But I wanted to clarify my thoughts since I didn’t mean...
In default of a more impartial view on the topic, here is a case for true love. Reader discretion is advised insofar as my account may be highly subjective, desperately optimistic and perhaps even attack one’s worldview. But here is what a real lover thinks: When...