INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SURVIVAL GUIDE Academic year 2012/13

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1 BI NORWEGIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL EFMD INERNAIONAL SUDENS SURVIVAL GUIDE Academic year 2012/13

2 ABLE OF CONENS BEFORE YOU GO 4 Checklist before departure Applying for an entry visa and residence permit Bank transfer Health insurance Housing ACADEMICS 8 Checklist after arrival ID card and ID number Communication channels Semester fees Courses and course registration Examinations Grading scale Norwegian language course Important dates CAMPUS FACILIIES 11 Student Service Centre I services Library Bookshop Student canteen and coffee bars Public phone Bank and AM Career Services Nydalen Athletica - Gym Student Health Services Student Partner SUDEN ORGANISAIONS 13 SBIO BI Athletics InSA International Students Association GSS Graduate Students Society BBA Bachelor of Business Administration RANSPORAION 14 Public transport How to get to BI Driving in Norway Parking at BI Biking ARACIONS, ACIVIIES AND URBAN AREAS 15 Attractions in Oslo Oslo Public Library Cinemas Urban areas Places for activities and recreation ravelling in Norway PRACICALIIES 17 Working in Norway Bank account Mobile phone Business hours Groceries Service Charge Electricity Sending packages to Norway National holidays Climate and clothing Norwegian law CULURAL ADVICE 19 Norwegian language EMERGENCY 19 Emergency contact

3 WELCOME O BI NORWEGIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL We would like to congratulate you on your decision to become a student at BI Norwegian Business School. his International Students Survival Guide will provide you with practical information, both as a student at BI and as a new resident in Norway. Please read it carefully and keep it for future reference. he Student Administration and the International Office are responsible for the welfare of international students during their stay at BI. Please contact us if you have any questions. NORWAY Friendly, down-to-earth people, unique scenery, summer nights bright as day and delightful snowy winters make Norway a very special country. Norway is a very safe country to live in. Its crime rate is amongst the lowest in the world and its environment and air are amongst the cleanest. Norway s wonderful nature and countryside simply invite to exciting outdoor activities all year around: mountain hiking, climbing, hunting, cycling, rafting, swimming, golf, sailing, skiing and more. Alternatively you can relax and enjoy the view of breathtaking fjords and landscapes. Each season has its own special features and charm. In the summer, temperatures range between +15 and 25 Celsius. It is easy for a foreigner to feel at home in Norway. English is widely spoken and coping with day-to-day life in Norway doesn t require proficiency in Norwegian. here are just over 4.9 million Norwegians, most of them living in urban areas. OSLO A DIFFEREN EUROPEAN CAPIAL Few other capitals can offer such a variety of activities and scenery as Oslo. You may have breakfast at the beach watching the seagulls following a fishing boat. Lunch you may choose to have at a downtown café listening to the sounds of the metropolis. For dinner, you can probably find a restaurant true to your taste, from whichever part of the world you are. And at night you may choose to throw yourself into a throbbing nightlife or sit around a bonfire with your friends in the woods overlooking the city. Oslo is big enough for all this to happen, but still small enough for you to do it all in a day! ABOU BI BI Norwegian Business School is an internationally recognized and accredited institution located in Oslo, the capital of Norway. BI has one of Europe's largest and most productive academic environments in the area of business economics and administration, marketing and management. BI is a school for students who want a wide scope, accessibility and flexibility, as well as depth, specialization and international perspective. It received EQUIS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development in 1999 and was reaccredited in 2005 and Equis accreditation since 1999 and reaccredited in 2005 and 2010 Research oriented Wide range of educational programmes taught in English: Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Shipping Management, Master of Science, PhD and Executive MBA programmes State-of-the-art learning and teaching facilities 9500 full-time students and part-time students Oslo Campus holds over 9000 undergraduate and postgraduate students Read more about BI at 3

4 BEFORE YOU GO CHECKLIS BEFORE DEPARURE If you need a visa or residence permit prior to arrival; have you applied? Have you signed the housing contract? Do you have insurance? Have you submitted the course registration form? ENRY VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMI Please read this section carefully and start the process as early as possible. Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the correct visa to enter Norway. INFORMAION FOR ALL INERNAIONAL SUDENS A permit is required for all students intending to stay in Norway for more than three months. he information below is not applicable for citizens of Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Iceland who do not need a permit to be in Norway. 1. Citizens of an EU/EEA country can enter Norway on the basis of their Passport or EU Identity card After arriving in Norway, EU/EEA/EFA citizens need to make a registration online at and schedule an appointment at the Service Center for Foreign Workers in Oslo to show the following documents: a valid EU identity card or passport BI admission letter private health insurance or European health insurance card (valid for the whole period of your stay in Norway) personal declaration stating that you have sufficient funds/finances to support yourself. For the year 2012/2013 the amount is NOK 9250,- per month. Service Center for Foreign Workers (EU/EEA citizens) Address: Schweigaardsgate 17, desks no. 22 to 25 Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-14:30 2. Citizens of the following countries can enter Norway on the basis of their passport: Andorra, Albania (holders of biometric passports), Argentina, Australia Bermuda (BDC passport), Bosnia and Herzegovina (holders of biometric passports), Brazil, Brunei Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia El Salvador Guatemala Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR passports and BNO passports) Israel Japan Republic of Korea Macau (SAR passport), Macedonia (holders of biometric passports), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro (holders of biometric passports) New Zealand, Nicaragua Panama, Paraguay San Marino, Serbia (holders of biometric passports), Singapore aiwan (holders of aiwanese passports that contain an ID card number) Uruguay, the USA he Vatican City State, Venezuela Citizens of the counties listed above do not need a visa to enter Norway but are advised to apply for a residence permit before coming to Norway. Exchange students can enter Norway before the residence permit has been granted or apply when they are already in Norway. Degree seeking students cannot enter Norway before their residence permit has been granted. o apply, please go to and fill in the online application. After submitting the application, book an appointment at the nearest Norwegian embassy or consulate to submit your supporting documents. 4 he following supporting documents must be submitted with the application: a) BI admission letter b) Copy of your passport (all pages) c) If you are a degree seeking student you are required to deposit NOK 9250,- per month + tuition fee in BI s bank account. he confirmation of the money transfer must be enclosed. Bank transfer information can be found on the next page. Within five days after arriving in Norway, you need to make an appointment at the Foreign Police in Oslo to receive your residence permit.

5 3. Citizens of all other countries - not mentioned in the categories 1 and 2 above need an entry visa to travel to Norway (Schengen Area) and cannot enter Norway (Schengen area) before the entry visa has been issued. We strongly advise you to apply at least three months in advance of your travel date. Most visa applications can be done online through After submitting the application, book an appointment at the nearest Norwegian embassy or consulate to submit your application supporting documents. Applicants who cannot yet register their applications online must submit a paper application form to the nearest embassy or consulate. he following supporting documents must be submitted with the application: a) BI admission letter b) Copy of your passport (all pages) c) If you are a degree seeking student you are required to deposit NOK 9250,- per month + tuition fee in BI s bank account. he confirmation of the money transfer must be enclosed. Bank transfer information can be found on the next page. OPEN DAY FOR REGISRAION WIH HE FOREIGN POLICE SPECIAL ARRANGEMEN AUUMN 2012 On Saturday 18 August the Foreign Police will be open only for students. Citizens of all countries outside EU/EEA are invited to go and show their documents on this day, even if this is later than five days after arrival. he processing time for your residence permit will be considerably shorter if you register on this day. here is no open day for EU/EEA citizens. You must visit the Serivice Center for Foreign Workers at your appointment time. Within five days after arriving in Norway, you need to make an appointment at the Foreign Police in Oslo to receive your residence permit. Foreign Police (all other citizens) Before visiting the Foreign Police office, an appointment must be made by calling Monday to Friday between 08:15 and 10:00. Address : Schweigaardsgate 15 B Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 08:15 15:00 ELECRONIC BANK RANSFER (Applicable to degree seeking students or other international students who need to transfer money to BI) Please deposit the correct amount to the bank account of: BI Norwegian Business School Nydalsveien Oslo - Norway. Account number Swift-/BIC address: DNBANOKKXXX IBAN: NO Bank address: DnBNOR Bank ASA 0021 Oslo, Norway (Please mark the payment with, your name and MSc, BBA or exchange) he swift address and IBAN code can be used to send payments electronically. Contact your local bank for details. Please make sure that your bank confirms that the funds: - are personal, including your name on the transfer documents, are to cover your costs related to the expenses for your study period at BI Norwegian Business School. he money will be available for you and can be withdrawn at any time from your programme administration, or transferred to a Norwegian bank account after you arrive in Norway. 5

6 HEALH INSURANCE SUDENS FROM EU/EEA COUNRIES Students from EU/EEA countries are required to have medical insurance from their home country. Both the European Health Insurance Card and private insurance are accepted as long as they cover the entire period of your stay in Norway. SUDENS FROM COUNRIES OUSIDE EU/EEA 1. If the duration of your stay in Norway is of more than 12 months, you are automatically part of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme. he scheme does not cover dental care and medical treatment of illness contracted before arrival in Norway. Keep in mind that the insurance offers coverage when travelling in the EU, but not outside the EU. Students who live elsewhere must contact their local National Insurance Office (NAV). It is important to keep in mind that under the National Insurance Scheme, you are not covered when travelling outside Norway. If you plan to travel around Europe during your stay in Norway, we recommend you to purchase private insurance. 3. Students who do not fill in the Voluntary Membership application during their stay in Norway, or students who stay in Norway less than three months must have medical and travel insurance from their home country. 2. If the duration of your stay in Norway is more than 3 months (and less than 12 months) we recommend you to apply for Voluntary Membership in the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme. o apply for Voluntary Membership, you need a copy of your residence permit, a copy of your passport page and an Application for insurance during stay in Norway. With these documents, you should visit one of the NAV offices below, depending on the student housing you live in. ADDRESSES OF HE LOCAL NORWEGIAN NAIONAL INSURANCE OFFICES (NAV): FOR RESIDENS A KRINGSJÅ, SOGN AND BSN NAV Nordre Aker Gullhaugveien 7, Oslo P.B. 320, Alnabru, 0614 Oslo Opening hours: el: FOR RESIDENS A BJØLSEN NAV SAGENE hv. Meyersgate 9, Oslo P.B. 305, Alnabru, 0614 Oslo Opening hours: el: FOR RESIDENS A BJERKE NAV BJERKE Økern senteret, Økernveien 145 P.B. 319, Alnabru, 0614 Oslo Opening hours: el:

7 HOUSING SIO VS BSN BI Norwegian Business School assists exchange students and first year international degree seeking students in finding accommodation. o benefit from BI s assistance, you must fill in a pre-application for housing at SiO BSN Location 3-15 minutes by public transport from campus A 5 minute walk from campus Rent Between NOK NOK (Please note that per month all rent has to be paid in advance, including the deposit) Deposit NOK NOK Electricity Fixed or as consumed As consumed. Fixed amount for hot water (120 NOK a month) Furniture Furnished with a bed, closets, chair and desk Furnished with a bed, closets, bookshelf, chair and desk Kitchenware No No No Bed linen, pillows & blankets No Website here are several dormitories for BI students. his is usually the cheapest way to live in Oslo and a good way to meet other students. It is also possible to find private accommodation, but rental prices are comparatively higher. We offer housing to our students through two partners: BSN NYDALEN BSN Nydalen is located a few minutes from campus. hey offer a number of different rooms and facilities like squash court, laundry room, roof terrace, broadband Internet and cable V. SIO HE FOUNDAION FOR SUDEN LIFE IN OSLO AND AKERSHUS SiO provides affordable housing for students in Oslo. he Foundation has more than 7500 rooms and apartments at different rates around Oslo and Akershus. WHERE IS BI NORWEGIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL LOCAED Rooms Private bedrooms. Both private or shared bathroom and kitchen. Apartment with two private bedrooms. wo people share kitchen and bathroom. Internet Yes Yes Questions regarding housing can be directed to BI s housing office: housing@bi.no You can also find useful information on Holmenkollen HOW ARE HE ROOMS EQUIPPED? You will have to bring your own duvet, pillow, bed sheets and towels. In addition, you will have to buy pots, pans and cutlery. Sometimes there are leftover kitchen utilities etc. from previous students. Nydalen Ullevål Stadion Storo PRIVAE ACCOMMODAION Blindern Private accommodation is usually more expensive than dormitories. Sinsenhe price for renting a one-bedroom apartment in Oslo is a minimum of NOK Many students choose to share a flat with other students (usually 2-4 people). Expect to pay NOK for a room. Majorstuen Akerse lva Advertisements for private accommodation can be found in newspapers and on the Internet. he Aften evening paper and the following websites are recommended sources. Nationalteateret he Royal Palace Stortinget Oslo City Hall Central Station Oslo S he Parliament Aker Brygge he Norwegian Opera Vippetangen 7

8 ACADEMICS CHECKLIS AFER ARRIVAL Get your Student ID card from the Student Service Centre Attend the information meetings set up for your student group/study programme Check your time table ( Get an overview of compulsory literature for your courses/study programme Register at the Foreign Police/Service Center for Foreign Workers ID CARD AND ID NUMBER All BI students get a personal student card at the start of the semester. Your ID number is printed to the student card. On your first day at BI, please go to the Student Service Centre in U1 to have your picture taken and get the card processed. he card is used as proof of identity in BI as well as for the public transportation authorities, as library card, on vending machines, at the document centre and for copying and printing. You can top up the card either by using cash at a machine inside the Student Service Center, or by using your bank card at a terminal just outside the Student Service Centre. In case you loose your card, you will need to pay a replacement fee of NOK 150. he student ID card is valid only with the semester tag on the back. his tag should be attached to your ID card at the Student Service Center. Please ask for it if the card does not have the tag. COMMUNICAION CHANNELS A BI We are currently in process of implementing a new one login communication platform for students at BI. he implementation is scheduled to be finalized in the end of August In the meantime, we will continue to use the information channels below. Please familiarize yourself with the various platforms as they are central to your learning at BI. For safety reasons, many of them require a username and password. BANNER SUDENWEB On Banner StudentWeb you can update your address, telephone number and . You can access your personal schedule, and register for and withdraw from exams. You will also find various student services, such as your examination results and the preliminary examination protocol. Please remember to always keep your contact information updated! I S LEARNING HP://BI.ISLEARNING.COM BI uses It s learning as a publication tool for lecture notes and information from the student administration. It s learning also serves as a student portal with access to electronic services and information about I services, library resources, student associations etc. Most of the administrative and academic information for students is only accessible via It s learning. ONLINE SUDEN HANDBOOK he Student Handbook contains syllabuses, course descriptions, literature lists, regulations, exam information and other important student information. HP://WEBMAIL.SUDEN.BI.NO As a student you will be given a personal address of this format: Firstname.Lastname@student.bi.no. Important student information is sent to this address and you are obliged to check it regularly. OHER COMMUNICAION CHANNELS ONLINE COURSE SCHEDULE he online schedule contains information about all activities at BI in Nydalen. Please note that the schedule also shows courses taught in Norwegian. Bachelor students should be aware that courses taught in English and Norwegian may have the same name in English. SMS MESSAGES SMS messages are used for giving important information on short notice, for instance if a lecture has been cancelled. he service is free of charge. Please register your Norwegian mobile phone number (if you have one) on Banner Student-Web. Important! Make sure you register it as mobile, not as private. UIION FEES Degree seeking students will receive an invoice for payment of the autumn semester fee in August/September. he invoice for the spring semester is issued in December. Exchange Students do not pay semester fees to BI. COURSE REGISRAION EXCHANGE SUDENS Bachelor courses: Deadline for course registration is July 20 for the autumn semester and 10 December for the spring semester. An add/drop period for those needing to make changes will take place in the first week of the semesters: Autumn add/drop: August Spring add/drop: January 7 14 Master courses: Deadline for course registration is July 1 for the autumn semester and December 1 for the spring semester. An add/drop period for those needing to make changes will follow: Autumn add/drop: July 1 August 1 Spring add/drop: December 1-15 Registration forms will be published online: 8

9 BACHELOR SUDENS All courses are mandatory in the first year of the programme and no registration is required. MASER SUDENS All courses are mandatory in the first and second year of the programme and no course registration is required. AUUMN 2012 First year students are automatically registered for courses. Second year students are automatically registered for mandatory courses. Online registration of electives is available from 15 June 1 July. SPRING 2013 First year students are automatically registered for courses. Second year students are automatically registered for mandatory courses. Online registration of electives from 15 November 1 December. Registrations will not be accepted after the deadline. Please note that MSc students who want to retake exams must sign up for the course at the beginning of the semester, by 1 July for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester. EXAMINAIONS Examinations are held in November/December (autumn semester) and in May/June (spring semester). You will automatically be enrolled for the exams to the courses you are signed up for. he examination plan for the autumn semester is posted on the web in September. he plan for the spring semester is normally available in December/January. You can withdraw from, or change your examinations via Banner Student Web. he deadline for making changes is week 40 in the autumn semester and week 10 in the spring semester. PREVIOUS EXAMINAION PAPERS Foer each course at BI previous exams and solutions are published in the Student Handbook at - Previous examinations. CALCULAOR In some courses, at the exam you will be allowed an advanced calculator. he only accepted advanced calculator for examinations at BI is the exas Instruments (I) model, BAII Plus. It can be bought at the Akademika Bookshop on Campus and will cost about NOK 400. here are also calculators on loan for Exchange students at the Student Service Centre. MORE INFORMAION ABOU EXAMS: GRADING SCALE he gradeing scale is based on the ECS (European Credit ransfer System) standard. Grades awarded for examinations, tests, evaluation of papers or other forms of evaluation are either Passed/Failed or on a scale of grades with five levels from A to E for passed and F for failed. he poorest pass grade for an examination is the grade E. he evaluation terms used for the grading scale are as follows: A Excellent B Very good C Good D Satisfactory E Sufficient F Failed NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE COURSE BI offers Norwegian language courses to international students. Each course costs NOK 1800 and must be paid upon registering for the course. In addition, students will use the textbook "Norsk på 1-2-3" available for purchase at the campus bookstore for approximately NOK 440. More information about the courses offered will be sent to you from the International Office and will be posted online at NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE COURSE AUUMN 2012 Norwegian Level One courses will be offered starting end of August. he courses run for eight weeks, followed by an exam in the 9th week. here are two lectures per week from 18:00 to 20:45. NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE COURSE SPRING 2013 A Norwegian Level One course and one Norwegian Level wo course will be offered starting the end of January. he second level uses the same book and builds on knowledge accumulated in the level one course. here are limited seats on each course and allocation is done on a first come, first serve basis. he registration and payment form will be made available via . he courses are not part of BI s curriculum and do not give any credits. he courses are conluded by a Norwegian language test. Students who take the test receive a certificate. 9

10 IMPORAN DAES EXCHANGE SUDENS Autumn 2012 May 1 Application Deadline for Incoming Exchange and double degree May 1 Housing pre-application deadline June 15 July 1 Master course registration period July 5 July 20 Bachelor course registration period July 1 August 1 Add/drop period for master courses August 1 Return the pick-up form with your arrival date, time and flight number August Pick-up days August Introduction days Social activities, General Information meeting, and Intercultural Workshop. August 20 Classes start August Add/Drop period for bachelor courses Mid Nov Dec 21 Final Exams December 21 Last day of the semester. NB! Do not book your return ticket until your exam dates have been announced. Spring 2013 October 1 Application deadline for Incoming Exchange October 1 Housing pre-application deadline Nov 15 Dec 1 Master course registration period Nov 15 Dec 10 Bachelor course registration period December 1 15 Add/drop period for master courses January 4 10 Introduction days January 7 Classes start March 24 April 1 Easter holiday Mid April June 14Final Exams June 14 (tentative) Last day of the semester. NB! Do not book your return ticket until your exam dates have been announced. BACHELOR SUDENS April 15 Application Deadline May 1 Housing Application Deadline August Introduction Week August 20 Classes start Sept 17 Oct 07 Exam registration period/application for special arrangements in connection with examinations Mid Nov Dec 21 Final Exams December 21 - Last day of the semester. Do not make any travel arrangements before your exam dates have been announced! January 7 Classes start February 1 Deadline for applying for an exchange semester abroad (applies to second year students) Feb 18 March 10 Exam registration period /Application for special arrangements in connection with examinations May June Final Exams June 14 Last day of the semester. MSC SUDENS March 15 March 15 May 1 June 15 July 1 August 10 August August 20 Sept 17 Oct 7 Scholarship application deadline Application deadline. admission on a rolling basis until semester start Housing application deadline for international students Electronic Course registration for the autumn semester Final deadline for course registration for exchange students Introduction days with matriculation Ceremony, Introduction Case, General information meeting, Information meetings for the different master programmes and Intercultural Workshop. Classes start Application for special arrangements in connection with examinations Mid Nov Dec 21 Final exams November 15 Electronic Course registration for the springsemester December 1 Electronic Course registration ends (final deadline for 1st and 2nd year students) December 21 Last day of the semester. Do not make any travel arrangements before your exam dates have been announced! January 7 February 1 Classes start Deadline for applying for an exchange semester or double degree for academic year 2012/2013 Feb 18 March 10 Application for special arrangements in connection with examinations Late April June Final exams June 14 Last day of the semester (tentative date) NB! Do not book your return ticket until your exam dates have been announced. NB! Do not book your return ticket until your exam dates have been announced. 10

11 CAMPUS FACILIIES HE SUDEN SERVICE CENRE he Student Service Centre (SSC) is located in U1 (opposite the cafeteria). he SSC can help you with: ID cards, information about SiO, preliminary transcripts of grades, various confirmations, submissions of term papers, projects and thesis, various forms, password and username and general information. I SERVICES here are 200 workstations located in hallways and PC labs. In addition there are 350 workstations in the library. All work stations are connected to laser printers. Most areas have wireless network connections and you will find it useful to bring your own laptop. You can connect a laptop to BI s network by wireless connection or a normal Ethernet card. o use BI s I services you must be a registered user with a user identity provided by BI. When logging onto the I systems, you must always use your own user identity and password. he user identity and password are strictly confidential and must not be shared with others. Should you nonetheless become aware of, or suspect, that a password has been made available to others, please contact the I department immediately. It is forbidden to use other students identities and/or passwords. If you have any I-related questions, feel free to contact the I advisors in BU1, (next to the Student Service Centre) or on Facebook BI support. HE LIBRARY BI s library occupies 6500 sqare meters in the 5th and 6th floors of the BI building. It offers 1400 study places, from group rooms with AV equipment to confortable chairs where you can relax and admire the view over Oslo. HE LIBRARY OFFERS : Books, periodicals, papers and databases 480 individual reading places 320 open plan group workplaces for students 46 group rooms and 8 AV rooms 350 PC workplaces Social zones with 250 seats Accessable for disabled Read more: BOOKSHOP here is a book shop, Akademika, on Campus. Akademika stocks all books on the compulsory literature lists in addition to fiction, stationary, periodicals, magazines and more. OASEN SUDEN CAFEERIA AND COFFEE BARS he cafeteria in U1 serves everything from sandwiches, pizza, noodles to more traditional Norwegian dinners. here are also two coffee bars and a convenience store on Campus. PUBLIC PHONE A public phone is located next to the Student Service Centre in BU1. BANK AND AM Sparebank 1 is located on campus in Block D, 1st floor. AMs can be found outside the bank and in the Student Cafeteria in AU1. BI CAREERS SERVICE BI Careers Service offers comprehensive services to BI students, whether they are in the process of applying for jobs or just curious on how to meet the labour market at the end of their studies. Some of their services are CV and application check, job search course, career counseling, career days and more. he BI Careers Services is located in C3. For more information see GYM FOR SUDENS - NYDALEN AHLEICA You will find a large and well equipped gym in Block D, 2nd floor. he price for a one-semester membership is NOK 1300 (prices may change). See for more information. 11

12 SUDEN HEALH SERVICES AND SUDEN COUNSELLING Student Health Services are located in block D, 2nd floor in the BI building and provide general health care and student social counselling. Clinical psychology/psychiatry (tlf from am 3.00 pm ) and basic dental care (tlf from am till am.) are available to BI students at the University of Oslo, Blindern ( Students staying in Norway for longer than 6 months can register their General Physician GP (Fastlege) at the Student Health Services provided that they apply for a Norwegian Birth Number/Social Security Number. If you are registered with your GP at the Student Health Services, you will get some of the expenses from GP visits refunded. Refunding is not possible for e.g. blood tests, vaccinations and for health certificates that are not related to ongoing studies. Please bring your Vaccination Card to doctor appointments. Students staying less than 6 months will not receive a Norwegian Birth Number/Social Security Number and can not register for a GP in Norway. According to legislation in Norway, consultation fees will be about 50% higher in your case. OPENING HOURS FOR HE SUDENS HEALH SERVICE A BI: Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 15:30. Read more: - health EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE he Emergency Service in Oslo (Legevakten) el: Address: Legevakten, Storgata 40 EMERGENCY/AMBULANCE: el: 113 EMERGENCY DENAL CARE Oslo annlegevakt provides urgent dental care el: (Majorstua), (Årvoll) Monday Sunday Read more: (in Norwegian only). SUDEN PARNER As a student, your main job is to grow academically. We believe you have the ability to do better in your studies if you also grow as a person. Student Partner aims to make your daily student life outside your lectures as good as possible. WELFARE OFFERS Student Partner ensures that students have access to welfare services, mainly through our partnership with SiO, the Foundation for Student Life in Oslo. You are automatically a member as a BI-student. his gives you access to services such as the fitness center, health care and student housing. MASERING YOUR SUDYING Good study techniques can help you take control of your studies and achieve more effective learning. Student Partner offers guidance to help you do as well as possible during your studies at BI. UNIVERSIY CHAPLAIN, NILS JØRAN RIEDL Nils Jøran is here to be of support and assistance for students who want someone to talk to. Conversations with the chaplain are confidential, and you are welcome to contact him. Appointments can be made by sending an SMS to: or an to: studentprest@bi.no. FREE DINNER CLUB BI-NNER he University Chaplain is inviting all students to our mothly dinner-club, BI-nner. We cook together and enjoy a free meal together once a month. his is a great way to meet both Norwegian and international students. For more information see ROOM OF FAIH AND REFLECION Students at BI have access to a Room of Faith and Reflection. his is a quiet space which students can use for reflection, meditation or prayer. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENS IN CONNECION WIH YOUR SUDIES Do you have a disability, illness or injury that requires special adaptations? Please contact us so we can help you fint the most convenient solution. We encourage you to make contact as early as possible and preferably prior to the start of your studies. 12

13 SUDEN ORGANISAIONS SBIO HP://SBIO.NO he BI student union, SBIO, has a wide range of activities and various sub-groups, including sports, politics, business, events and more. We encourage all students to contact the student union if they would like to join one of the groups. SBIO FADDERULLAN - HP://SBIO.NO Fadderullan is what we at BI call the Introduction Days for new students. he purpose of Fadderullan is to ensure that all new students get a good start to their studies, get to know other students and get a glimpse of the BI culture. During Fadderullan, there will be parties, concerts and other social activities to give all new students a flying start to their new student life. As a new student you will be part of a buddy group with a dedicated group of buddies who will be there for you all the ten days of Fadderullan. BBA BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINIS- RAION HP://BBA.SBIO.NO Bachelors of Business Administration and Shipping Management students have their own student organisation called BBA. he organisation is a liason between the administration and students. hey organise yearly trips, parties and activities for full time and exchange students alike. SBIO - BI AHLEICS HP://SBIO.NO One of the most popular subgroups of SBIO is BI Athletics, offering students a range of sports related activites and experiences. BI Athletics represents BI in various student championships and they have active teams in sports like lacrosse, rowing, football and basketball. Also on offer are activities like dancing, kiting and scuba diving. INSA INERNAIONAL SUDENS AS- SOCIAION HP://INSA.SBIO.NO InSA s aim is to integrate international exchange students into the Norwegian student environment. InSA is responsible for the social programme, including the pick-up service for exchange students. InSA has an extensive programme of events including trips, sightseeing, parties, visits to museums and dinners for both international and Norwegian students. Each semester, InSA creates two facebook groups for exchange students called BI Fall 2012 and BI Spring 2013 which you are all invited to join. GSS GRADUAE SUDENS SOCIEY - HP://GSS.SBIO.NO GSS s main objective is to contribute to both the social and academic life of Master of Science and master exchange students at BI. GSS arranges various social events for students to get acquainted with eachother, build friendships and have fun during their study time at BI, in addition to providing opportunities to meet the business community. 13

14 RANSPORAION PUBLIC RANSPOR - Oslo can easily be reached by car, ferry, train, bus or plane. All trains arrive at Oslo Central Station (Oslo S), while buses to and from the airport and other cities arrive at and leave from Oslo Bus erminal. Public transport is the most convenient way to travel within Oslo. here is an extensive transportation system consisting of trains, buses, ferries, trams and subways. ICKES AND RAES ickets are bought from special ticket machines, convenience stores such as Narvesen, 7 Eleven or Deli de Luca or from the driver on busses (not on trams, trains, ferries or subway). A single ticket within Oslo, valid for one hour, is NOK 30 if you buy it from a machine and NOK 50 if you buy it from the driver. A 24 hour ticket is NOK 75 while a monthly student travel pass is NOK 380. he monthly student travel pass can be bought from any ticket machine or convenience store in Oslo. he pass is electronic and only valid when used together with your student ID card. Please read about student ID card in the section Academics on page 8. After the month expires, you can top up the card with a new month. You always have to scan the card the first time you use it after it has been topped up. he travel pass can be used on all public transportation within the city borders of Oslo, including the ferry to the Oslo Fjord Islands. Please be aware that there are periodic controls on all public transportation. If you are caught without a valid ticked the fine is NOK 750 on the spot and NOK 900 if you are sent an invoice. HOW O GE O BI FROM SOGN SUDEN VILLAGE Subway 4 towards Ringen or Subway 5 towards Storo From: Ullevål stadion (-bane) o: Nydalen (-bane) HOW O GE O BI FROM BJERKE SUDEN HOUSE Bus 58 towards Nydalen o/bjerke From: Bjerke (the north side of rondheimsveien) o: Gullhaugveien HOW O GE O BI FROM PILESREDE (PARK) SUDEN HOUSE Bus 37 towards Nydalen From: Stensberggata o: Nydalen HOW O GE O BI FROM BJØLSEN SUDEN VILLAGE he fastest way to get from Bjølsen Student Dormitory to BI is to walk. otal journey time: Approximately 10 minutes. You can also walk to Bjølsen bus stop in Bergensgata and take Bus 37 towards Nydalen. It takes 4 minutes by buss to get to BI from Bjølsen. HOW O GE O BI FROM BSN You can walk from BSN to BI in just five minutes. DRIVING IN NORWAY EU citizens can use their original driving license while in Norway. Non-EU citizens are allowed to use the driving license obtained in their home country for up to three months before exchanging it for a Norwegian licence. Students who bring their own car must get a driving permission from the customs. Read more: and PARKING A BI here are 280 free parking spaces for students on Campus. he first come, first served principle applies, and you enter by using your student card. When all free parking spaces are taken, you will have to pay for parking your car. Europark operates the parking house, and you need to respect their parking regulations. HOW O GE O BI Subway: Line 4 Ringen and line 5 Storo take you to Nydalen Subway Station, which is located right next to BI. It takes about 12 minutes to travel to BI from downtown Oslo. Bus: Bus number 37 stops at BI s main entrance and bus number 30 at the eastern entrance. Both busses run to and from the city centre. rams: ram number 11, 12 and 13 take you to and from Storo, a five minute walk from BI. HOW O GE O BI FROM KRINGSJÅ SUDEN VILLAGE Subway 3 towards Mortensrud From: Kringsjå (-bane) o: Ullevål Stadion (-bane) Subway 4 towards Ringen or Subway 5 towards Storo From: Ullevål Stadion (-bane) o: Nydalen (-bane) BIKING Bicycles can be bought in all major sportswear stores and specialised bicycle stores. You can also check for used bikes. Outside BI there are bicycle racks where you can lock your bicycle during lectures. Make sure to always lock your bike carefully as theft is common. he city of Oslo has city-bikes you can borrow for up to three hours by using a special city-bike card. he city bikes are stationed at more than 60 different places downtown and are available between 06:00 and 24:00 every day. he yearly fee is NOK 90 (2012). he city-bike card can be ordered online at USEFUL WEBSIES: Oslo airports: Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) Oslo orp Airport (RF): Oslo Rygge Airport (RYG): Other transportation Norwegian Railways (NSB) Airport express train Public transportation in Oslo

15 ARACIONS, ACIVIIES AND URBAN AREAS ARACIONS IN OSLO Along with the world class art that you would expect of a European capital city, Oslo has sights that appeal to a broad range of interests: a vibrant city life, fjords, forests and lakes that all can be reached by public transportation. Oslo offers around 50 museums and several art galleries. Amongst the internationally known attractions are the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum, Akershus Fortress, Holmenkollen ski jump, the Folk Museum and the newly opened Opera House. Many museums and art galleries are free of charge or offer student discounts. USEFUL WEBSIES: OSLO PUBLIC LIBRARY Oslo Public Library is Norway s largest public library. he library is available for everyone and has many branches located across the city. here are several specialised departments, such as he Multi-lingual Library. heir collection includes both fiction and non-fiction in 37 languages. At other branches you can choose from a large selection of books in Nordic and other European languages, especially English and German. he majority of branches also offer graphic novels, videos, DVDs and audio books for circulation. Read more: HE CIY CENRE AROUND KARL JOHAN SREE he area is a pedestrian precinct with many clothing stores, restaurant, bars, hotels and cinemas. Larger shopping malls and department stores in the area are Oslo City, Byporten, Glassmagasinet, Steen & Strøm, Paleet and Aker Brygge. GRÜNERLØKKA At Grünerløkka you will find more than 60 restaurants, cafés and bars serving all kinds of food. here are small shops run by non-native Norwegians selling fruit, vegetables and low-priced food items. Grünerløkka is also the place to look for small, independent shops with clothes and handicrafts, as well a number of second hand shops. MAJORSUA In Bogstadveien and Hegdehaugsveien you will find a good mix from exclusive up-market shopping to a more mid-price variety. here is also a good selection of restaurants, cafés and bars. One Saturday a month there is an outdoor market. GRØNLAND Grønland has a wide variety of shops and restaurants run by non-native Norwegians. hey offer Oslo s best selection of fruits and vegetables. In addition, you can get a good bargain on exotic textiles and gold. he main streets are Grønlandsleiret and Smalgangen. Here you will find some popular bars and cafés. CINEMAS Oslo Municipal Cinemas operates eight movie theatres in the city of Oslo. Foreign films are normally screened in original versions with Norwegian subtitles. Please note that features for children may be dubbed. Norwegian films are generally not subtitled. Read more: URBAN AREAS Oslo is divided into several urban areas. Here are some of the more popular ones for nightlife, shopping and dining. here are countless restaurants, bars, cafés and nightclubs to choose from, and you will find restaurants that serve dishes in every price category. here are many good alternatives for student budgets. he many exotic restaurants are a good option in this regard, and you will find them all over the city. NYDALEN BI lies in the heart of Nydalen, which was originally an industrial area. During the last twenty years the area has been in rapid development. oday, Nydalen consists of thriving businesses, numerous service offerings, a hotel and apartment buildings. he Akerselva river runs freely through the area accompanied by a peaceful footpath. If you walk north it takes you up to a beautiful lake and further into the forests surrounding Oslo, and if you head south the path takes you through several charming neighbourhoods and ends up at the Oslo fjord. Storo Shopping Centre, a few minutes walk from BI. Here you will find several shops covering all your needs. PLACES FOR ACIVIIES AND RECREAION PUBLIC PARKS Oslo has many parks and outdoor areas open to the public. he parks are nice places to meet for a barbeque, sports activities or just to relax. Some of the most popular parks are Frognerparken (Vigeland Sculpture Park), St. Hanshaugen, Sofienbergparken, øyen, Birkelunden and orshov. It is also very popular to walk along Akerselva river, which flows through the city in the north-south direction. ISLANDS Just outside of Oslo harbour there are 40 small islands, most of which are open to the public for barbequing, sunbathing and swimming. he water temperature is normally between 18 and 22 degrees in summer. o visit the islands you need to go by ferries. Rates are the same as for other public transportation, and you can use your monthly student pass. 15

16 SOGNSVANN Sognsvann is a freshwater lake located five minutes by foot from Kringsjå Student House. here is a nice path around the lake where you can take a walk or go for a run. he lake is also suitable for bathing, with a nice beach, grassy fields and a small pier. NORDMARKA he forest region north of Oslo city is called Nordmarka and has a size of 430 km2. here are several tour possibilities both in summer and winter. In the summer you can find nice, blue-marked tracks for hiking, biking routes and idyllic lakes for swimming. It is also possible to stay overnight, or have a break at one of the many charming cabins. For further information check Information is available in English and German. SKIING AND ICE SKAING In winter, Oslo boasts an exceptional ski experience within 30 minutes of the city centre by subway. Over 2,600 km of well prepared and redmarked cross-country ski trails run deep into the Oslo forest (Nordmarka). 124 km of these trails are floodlit until 23:00 hours each day, and winter cabins serve hot chocolate and freshly baked pastries deep in the forest. Holmenkollen and Sognsvann are often the starting points for crosscountry. You can try downhill skiing or snowboarding at Oslo Winter Park ryvann, 30 minutes by subway from the city centre. Here you will find ski rental and slopes to fit all levels of skiers. Check the daily online ski report for snow conditions. Read more: SKAING RINKS If you like skating there is an ice rink with skate rental in the area between the National heatre and the Parliament in the winter. During a cold winter you can also go skating at Frogner Stadion, on the fjord and various lakes. SWIMMING POOL, ØYENBADE he best public swimming pool in Oslo is located at øyen. It is open until 19:00 on weekdays and 15:00 on weekends. he easiest way to get to øyenbadet is by taking the underground eastbound to øyen station. Address: Helgesensgate 90. RAVELLING IN NORWAY Norway is a beautiful country of mountains, fjords and glaciers. City life in Oslo is different from that of a coastal village in the west and north. If you have the opportunity, it is nice to take a few days for travelling. We recommend you to get a guidebook and to search the Internet for information on destinations and sights. ravelling in Norway can be expensive, but there are ways to travel on a budget. Norway is a country with great distances. Air travel is therefore the most efficient way to get to most destinations on the west coast, or the north of Norway. Norwegian, SAS and Widerøe fly to 50 different destinations in Norway and if you book early, relatively cheap tickets are available. he national rail system is good, though somewhat limited. It is a nice way to travel, as most of the routes go through changing scenery along the way. On regional trains, a low cost ticket (Minipris) costs NOK 199/299 for a single ticket, whatever the length of your journey. he offer is available for a limited number of seats on NSB Regional departures, and tickets can be purchased on the Internet. Norway also has an extensive bus network, with routes connecting every main city as well as more remote areas. here are a number of Youth Hostels all over Norway that offer relatively cheap accommodation, especially if you stay in dormitories. As July is a peak season you are advised to book ahead if you are planning to travel over the summer. USEFUL WEBSIES

17 PRACICALIIES WORKING IN NORWAY WORK PERMI AND AX CARD As a student you are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during the semester and full time during holidays. You are required to have a tax card when working in Norway. he tax card shows your employer how much to deduct from your pay check and this is done before you are paid. You can obtain a tax card from Skatt Øst. Skatt Øst OPENING HOURS: 15th of May 14th of September Monday Friday: th of September 14th of May: Monday Friday : ADRESS: Schweigaards gate 17 HOW O GE HERE ake any subway to Jernbanetorget and from there it is a five minute walk. Employers will transfer wages and salaries to your Norwegian bank account. It is customary to give your bank account number to your employer upon employment. NAIONAL ID NUMBER Students staying more than 6 months: A Norwegian personal number (P-number) is an 11 digit number consisting of your date of birth plus a 5 digit personal number. his number is your Norwegian birth number (Fødselsnummer) and will be used to: - open a bank account - get access to discount on health services - get a tax card. It is therefore important to follow the following procedure: Fill in the Notification to the National Registry of Move to Norway from Abroad form and with a copy of your residence permit hand them in at Skatt Øst (see box above for details). Students staying less than 6 months in Norway will be issued a D number (a temporary personal number). his can be issued only through a Bank for the purpose of opening a Norwegian bank account. You are not entitled to discount on health services with the D number. USEFUL WEBSIES BANK ACCOUN Students staying in Norway for more than one semester are recommended to open a bank account. his is an inexpensive solution compared to using your VISA or credit card. o open an account in Norway you need a personal number (P-number) or a D-number. he bank can apply for a D-number for students staying less than 6 months. It normally takes three to four weeks from the time the bank sends in the application form until your bank account can be activated. Sparebank1 bank is located on Campus. hey offer good terms for BI students who open a bank account with a VISA card. o open a bank account, please contact Sparebank1 in building D, 1st floor. Remember to bring your passport. MOBILE PHONE In Norway most people have a mobile phone. If you have brought your own mobile phone to Norway, you can buy a pre-paid card or a Norwegian subscription. Pre-paid cards are easily available in kiosks like 7Eleven and Narvesen. o buy a pre-paid card you need an ID card. A monthly subscription requires that you have a Norwegian D-number. Basic phones with a subscription or a pre-paid card are readily available for a fair price. Mobile phones can be bought in stores that sell electrical equipment or in telecommunication stores. Remember to switch off your mobile phone during lectures, at the library and when entering public buildings such as cinemas and theatres. BUSINESS HOURS Food stores are normally open from 08:00 or 09:00 until 22:00 on weekdays and 20:00 on Saturdays. Shops in major shopping streets like Karl Johan and Bogstadveien, are open until around 18:00 on weekdays (some have longer opening hours on hursdays) and until 16:00 18:00 on Saturdays. Shopping malls are normally open until 20:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturdays. Shops are closed on Sundays and on public holidays, with the exception of some smaller food stores. Banks are normally open from 09:00 15:00 Monday Friday. Some have longer opening hours on hursdays. Government offices are normally open between 09:00 and 15:00 16:00, but hours may vary. GROCERIES he least expensive stores are Rema 1000, Kiwi and Rimi. Here you will find a basic selection of groceries, toiletries, etc. At the east side of town (Sagene, orshov, Günerløkka and Grønland) you will find urkish, Pakistani and south-east Asian grocery stores with a selection of vegetables, fruit and international food at a low-price. HINGS FOR YOUR ROOM IKEA is the largest and cheapest place to buy furniture, bed linen, decorations, kitchenware, textiles and more. Notice that there are two IKEA around Oslo, Furuset and Slependen, we recommend you to go to Furuset. Ask where the current bus stop is located as the stop keeps changing due to construction work around Jernbanetorget. OPENING HOURS A IKEA FURUSE: Mon Fri: 10:00 23:00 Saturday: 9:00 21:00 here is a free bus to IKEA Furuset that runs from Fred Olsens gate 2, which is near Oslo Central Station (Jernbanetorget subway) and rafikanten. he bus runs once every hour on the hour towards IKEA. Mon Fri: 10:00 22:00 Saturday: 10:00 20:00 (every half hour from 12-17) A return bus from IKEA runs every hour and starts 40 min. past every hour: Mon Fri: 10:40 22:40 Saturday: 10:40 20:40 (every half hour from 12:40 17:40) SERVICE CHARGE IN BARS & RESAURANS Service charges and tips are included in restaurant bills and taxi fares. ipping is not expected, but around 10% might be given if you are pleased with the service given. In bars and cafes people will often leave some change. 17

18 ELECRICIY European continental style two-pin plugs are standard in Norway. Voltage is 220 V AC, 50 Hz. Appliances rated US 110V need a transformer. POS PACKAGES O NORWAY Packages sent to Norway must have your accurate address with your street name, house number, flat/room number and preferably a phone number where you can be reached written on it. If you live with someone the address must include c/o and this person s name as indicated on the mailbox. For declaration purposes through customs, be sure to list contents as used personal belongings when sending clothing, textbooks etc. We do not recommend using express mail services for this purpose, as there are rather steep, unexpected charges for clearing it through customs. You must under NO circumstances send medication, cigarettes or alcohol by post. Please note that Norway is not part of the EU and goods bought over the internet from any country and shipped to Norway can be subject to custom charges and 25% tax on top of the purchase price. Any good with a value under NOK 200 and books of any value are exempted from tax and customs. NAIONAL HOLIDAYS Norwegian national holidays may differ slightly from what you are used to. On these days most commercial businesses are closed, no newspapers are printed and you can expect to struggle with irregular public transport schedules Christmas Day: December 25 Boxing Day: December New Years Day: January 1 Palm Sunday: March 24 Maundy hursday: March 28 Good Friday: March 29 Easter Sunday: March 31 Easter Monday: April 1 Labour Day: May 1 Ascension Day: May 9 Constitution Day: May 17 Whit Sunday: May 19 Whit Monday: May 20 Christmas Day: December 25 Boxing Day: December 26 CLIMAE AND CLOHING You will find summer temperatures in Oslo from May to September. he temperatures can vary from 10 degrees on a rainy day, to 30 degrees on a nice summer day. Sea temperatures are normally between 18 and 22 degrees. From September it gets gradually colder, but the autumn can be nice with sunny days and clear, sharp air. By mid November we usually have winter, and snow usually arrives in time for Christmas. It is quite dark and cold in the months from November until the end of February, so bring warm clothes and warm boots. In March you will find milder temperatures and sunny days. Spring arrives in March/April and continues until mid May. A sleeping bag is handy if you would like to travel in Norway and Europe. NORWEGIAN LAW While living in Norway you must respect the Norwegian laws. SMOKING IN NORWAY In Norway the law restricts smoking. he law prohibits smoking in all public buildings like the BI Campus, cinemas, municipal offices, railway stations etc. It is also prohibited to smoke in restaurants, bars and cafés all over Norway. Do not expect to be reminded by signs. BEER, WINE AND SPIRIS A state-owned monopoly chain, called Vinmonopolet, controls the sale of wine and hard liquors. Beer can be bought in food stores. he age limit for buying beer and wine is 18. For buying hard liquors the minimum age requirement is 20. If you are under 25, you are expected to show your ID without being requested when buying alcohol. DRUGS Please note that use of any kind of drugs/narcotics is illegal in Norway. Drug offences may result in a jail sentence and deportation. NORWEGIAN NEWS IN ENGLISH

19 CULURAL ADVICE ADDRESSING PEOPLE Norwegians are considered to be easy going and informal. First names are commonly used. Prefixes like Mr., Mrs. and Ms. are generally not used, only on very formal occasions. BEING LAE Be on time when going to work and school. It is considered impolite to be late. On social occasions Norwegians are more flexible. Being minutes late is quite common. HAND SHAKE You should shake hands in formal situations. Among students and friends hand shaking is not expected. However, when being introduced for the first time to someone your age it is common to shake hands and say your name. SOCIAL CONVENION Norwegians are friendly, but reserved. However, you will often get a positive response if taking initiative. Norwegians are also known for their directness. he egalitarian values which are at the root of the welfare state also manifest themselves throughout Norwegian society in many ways - for instance in the field of gender equality. Women expect to be treated with a more gender neutral attitude than in many other parts of the world. Also, be aware that what some might consider a light dress code is not necessarily meant to attract attention. COMMON COURESY It is always nice to hold the door for someone, regardless of whether they are men or women. Old people and pregnant women appreciate it if you let them have your seat on a crowded bus. It is also appreciated if you help people with a baby carriage onto the bus or tram. Be discrete when looking at people and don t stare. Don t cut in line! Don t litter on the floor or ground. You will usually find a garbage can somewhere nearby. Don t talk to your friends during meetings and presentations etc, when the speaker is talking. urn the sound of your mobile off in the library, cinemas and lecture halls. You might find that some Norwegians may not agree with or follow these guidelines. However, generally observing these will help you integrate into Norwegian culture. NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE Norway has three official written languages: Bokmål, Nynorsk and Sami. Bokmål is based on written Danish, which was the official language of Norway for several hundred years. Nynorsk was created in the 1850s by linguist Ivar Aasen, and is a compilation and combination of some regional dialects. Generally, if you understand Bokmål you can understand Nynorsk fairly easily, and vice versa. Officially Bokmål and Nynorsk have been accorded equal status, although Bokmål is more widely used in Oslo and the larger towns. Sami, a member of the Finno-Ugric branch of languages is a minority language used by the indigenous Sami people. USEFUL WORDS English is widely spoken and you can manage quite well in Norway without knowing any Norwegian. However, knowing a few words and phrases may be useful. Hello Hei Goodbye Ha det bra Yes Ja No Nei Please Vær så snill hanks (usen) takk You are welcome Værsågod How are you? Hvordan har du det? I m fine Bra takk My name is Jeg heter NUMBERS 1 En 2 o 3 re 4 Fire 5 Fem 6 Seks 7 Syv 8 Åtte FOOD AND DRINKS Bread Brød Cheese Ost Eggs Egg Full fat milk Helmelk Low fat milk Lettmelk Chicken Kylling Fish Fisk Salmon Laks Fruit Frukt Where is Hvor er Sorry Unnskyld Excuse me Unnskyld meg Cheers Skål I m a vegetarian Jeg er vegetarianer How much is it? Hvor mye koster den? I don t understand Jeg forstår ikke Do you speak Snakker du English? engelsk? 9 Ni 10 i 50 Femti 100 Hundre Vegetable Coffee ea Beer Wine Soft drinks Water 1000 usen Grønnsak Kaffe e Øl Vin Mineralvann (Brus) Vann If you are invited to lunch or dinner it is customary to thank the host for the meal when you leave the table. he phrase akk for maten means hank you for the food. EMERGENCY EMERGENCY PLAN BI has a crisis emergency plan which covers all incoming students. Please call the relevant person for assistance should you or one of your fellow students experience a serious accident or get hospitalised. BBA/BACHELOR OF SHIPPING MANAGEMEN Programme Manager, Sjoukje Steinhovden, el: MSC International Students Coordinator, Kristine Sydhagen, el: INERNAIONAL OFFICE Head of International Office, Eline Jensrud, el: EMERGENCY PHONES Fire 110 Police 112 Ambulance

20 CONAC INFORMAION BBA/BACHELOR OF SHIPPING MANAGEMEN Ms. Sjoukje Kootstra Steinhovden el: (+47) INERNAIONAL OFFICE Ms. Monica Manolache el: (+47) MASER OF SCIENCE Ms. Kristine Sydhagen el:(+ 47)