Student stories

Summer in Oslo is pretty close to paradise

The light never really goes away, it never gets too hot, and the water in the fjord is so clean you can swim in it. Welcome to Oslo in the summertime.

Kayakers paddle around in the Oslofjord with the Norwegian Opera House in the background. Photo: Benjamin A. Ward.

Do you think of snow and darkness when you think of Scandinavia? So did Andrew, an OsloMet student originally from Spain. Then he moved to Oslo and was pleasantly surprised — both by how beautiful the summers are here and the warm welcome he got as an international student living in Oslo. 

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Olaug Marie Baade Aamlid and her friend eating street food at SALT. Photo: Benjamin A. Ward.
Experience downtown Oslo like a local

Join OsloMet student Olaug for a tour of her favourite places to eat, swim, shop and hang out—just a few minutes from campus.

View of Hovedøya in autumn colours and the Oslo skyline.
Student-friendly ways to enjoy autumn in Oslo

Whether you’re a returning student or are brand new to Oslo, autumn is a great time to explore the city.

Smiling students gathered in the park for the annual semester kick-off. Photo: Benjamin A. Ward
A guide to making friends with Norwegians

While befriending the locals may take a little extra effort, it can help you experience Norway from a whole new perspective.

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