Situated on the western coast of Norway, Volda is surrounded by mountains, forests and fjord. Volda is a charming town in the county of Møre og Romsdal, with around 10 000 inhabitants and a student body of approximately 4500 students.
Feeling seen, proximity, security and a leisure filled with enjoyable activities are things students highly value. They get that in addition to a solid education and friends for life here at Volda University College.
Becoming a student, and maybe move for the first time, one naturally has quite a lot of questions! Through these 10 tips, I hope I can answer some of them from you, writes PR student Veronika Svartvatn.
The best artists of Norway, friends for life, Wednesday Quiz, karaoke, music festivals, dancing, work experience, and a whoooooole lot more (the list itself could make this text seriously long!). It all happens at the student house Rokken.
During the semester opening ceremony at Volda University College, the Minister of Research and Higher Education, Henrik Asheim, encouraged every student to appreciate the privilege of being a student. Both in terms of the social and academic aspects.
Free food in exam periods, talks on everything from heartbreak to study technics, stress-down-yoga and memory training is just a few examples. At VUC, the students get much more than academic input.
Yes, you read that correctly. This is a love letter to Volda, and as you read on (through this not-so-secret love letter of mine), you will come to understand why Volda will always be in my heart.