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
Making friends in Stavanger
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
Just Arrived.
Check out facebook.com/stavangerexpats ! There is a whole community there of fellow expats in Stavanger who meet up all the time for coffee and other social events. They were an awesome resource when we first moved to Stavanger! 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
Job market websites
One of the most common is www.finn.no under "jobb". It's an online classified ad website and most employers in the region post job listings there. You could also try nav.no. They are a recruiting service that can help locate jobs, as well as ... Read More
How is Stavanger?
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
Looking for Church in Stavanger
Hi Merili! Stavanger is wonderful! You will come to love it I'm sure! If you are still looking for a church and would like to attend with a new friend you are welcome to come with me to mine! I attend the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ... Read More
Surfing communauty in Stavanger
Hi there! I've been surfing a few different times here in Stavanger! So far Bore beach has been my favorite. I'm not much of a surfing buddy since I kinda suck :), but I'm looking to get better so I'd be game to go with you this summer! I know ... 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 Expat 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