Hey y'all, I'm not looking for the speech about how Nordic countries aren't actually liberal paradise, and how the push to the right is global, trust me, I've heard it, and I get it, but... Even if I'm just a bit happier and more accepted, it's worth it. Regardless, what I really want advice on is the realism of studying in each of the Nordic countries. Norway is the country I'm personally most tempted towards, but I know it's expensive as hell, but I've also heard that wages are high enough that it doesn't matter, but also I've heard conflicting things about tuition fees for international students. So, what I'm looking for is an honest description of the pros and cons of each country for education, and how realistic they are for a foreigner from a middle class standpoint. Personal takes and good resources on this both help!

Hi. Im 30yrs old male Filipino working as a respiratory therapist and is currently working in Qatar. Any pathways or suggestions on how to work and eventually migrate in nordic countries? Thank you so much.

I will be in Ams all of December and really want to visit Svalbard. So I thought I might as well do a week long roadtrip to Oslo (arrive there on Dec 20th) catch a flight to Svalbard. Then fly back to Oslo Dec 28. And then either drive or fly back to AMS Dec 29.

I’ll be working some hours during weekdays Dec 23-27. So going will be a little slow.

Suggestions? Ideas? Not to miss places along the way? Is a week good enough time? Or is it too ambitious? Obviously I won’t be seeing all of Denmark or Norway along the way. Just hoping 2-3 small towns or nice stops.

TIA

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Hi everyone, I require some travel advice. Are there places that have a "must visit before you die" appeal? Also I'm planning to stay in Rekjyavik for 4 days (entirety of the trip) and wanted some advice regarding travel. I read about 2 things:

1. 24,48,72 hour pass
2. Some guided tours from getyourguide

I don't prefer driving. What's the best way to plan my travel? I'm travelling from the UK so if there's anything else that might help me, I'd love to know!

I've often wondered why the clothed characters in her comics always seem to be dressed in what looks like Pajamas—except Mrs. Fillyjonk,who seems to be the most formally dressed.
I think that maybe I've seen other comics from the time period draw their characters dressed similarly but I can't think of them from the top of my head. Is this influenced by culture? Time period or just a personal preference?

I had asked people to recommend modern Nordic / Scandinavian films or TV series, and the most popular recommendation was Skam.

So I started watching it and I really liked the first season (except one moment that I'll mention below). Now I'm watching the second season and I would like to ask you how realistically it portrays everyday life in Norway (and other Nordic countries which, I suppose, may be quite similar, as I understand). Can you rate its realism on a scale from 1 to 10? Which aspects of the series are realistic and which are not?

Two things in the series slightly shocked me:

1. In the first season there is a moment when the girls visit a school doctor to ask for protection for Vilde who was going to have sex on Friday. The doctor said "Oh, you are so lucky!" and gave her condoms. Is it something typical and normal in the Nordic countries when 16-year-old girls visit a school doctor asking for contraceptives? If teenagers are allowed and even encouraged (as it seemed from the doctor's reaction) to have sex at the age of 16, how is the problem of unwanted pregnancies solved? Aren't people worried that teenagers may be too careless and not smart enough yet to avoid becoming mothers and fathers while still in school?

2. There is this d*uchebag called William. He is such an arrogant, misogynistic, and manipulative assh*le that I felt the urge to punch him in the face while I was watching scenes with him. And then at the beginning of season 2 Noora starts falling for him while he continues acting like a piece of sh*t. Why do you think the creators made this storyline? What did they want to say? Did they want to depict a problem that still exists in Norway / The Nordics despite a high level of gender equality— cases of extreme misogyny with guys treating girls like some kind of trophies (the story with the sweaters from The Penetrators) and immature girls falling for their manipulations?

Hi everyone,

I am a scientist from Australia + I am looking for participants, around the world, for some new research I am doing.

Are you the parent/caregiver of a child aged 2-12 years? If so, we kindly invite you to participate in our short online survey about sharks. We are interested in what children know about sharks, so this survey involves you completing a couple of questions about sharks, and then asking your children some questions about sharks. You will then be asked to write what your children say or what they do (e.g. if they use hand gestures).

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Does anyone have any e-commerce experience selling on both CDON and/ or Amazon? Which did you find better?

Hello, first I'd like to say I'm blown away by Oslo. Its international reputation is of lesser city in terms of beauty compared to Stockholm and Copenhagen but when I street viewed it I fell for it instantly.

Anyway, what I find weird is how Oslo somehow looks almost Central European in some parts like here: https://www.google.com/maps/@59.9080476,10.7416182,3a,75y,250.69h,100.75t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s_Xtad8Ww6HkeE8EY7oOcQw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?coh=205409&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

And this looks like this could be in Salzburg or some other Austrian city: https://www.google.com/maps/@59.9189306,10.7214406,3a,75y,336.92h,111.92t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sUtY40rc2u41bnBMWBsXR_A!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?coh=205409&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

And this reminds me of Prague where I've lived: https://www.google.com/maps/@59.9139379,10.7230101,3a,75y,114.63h,111.01t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s7PGOgf-wS8GNbcBWgsRNng!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?coh=205409&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Ofc there are also the very typically Scandinavian buildings, and the very modern ones, it's a really interesting mix.

How did that happen? Did the old kings invite Central European architects? There are less of these in Copenhagen and Stockholm, the Neoclassicism there is usually of a different kind.

Hi there!! I’m 18 and from Spain, and ever since I was little I’ve been obsessed with the north of Europe. My best options are Norway, Iceland and Sweden, though I’m open to any others. Here’s a bit about me:

My biggest dream is to be a movie/video creator living in the deep countryside, maybe even build my own home.

I would like to have kids sometime in my life so that’s a concern as well, like safety and education.

The language, what country is best for learning their native tongue? From what I know, Finland is the hardest for English speakers…

Thanks!!

Like the Kalmar Union, but federal and equal rights for all the member states.

Do you support the idea or are you against it for some reason?

Island diskuterer hvorvidt det var ok.

Nyhetssak på islandsk: https://www.visir.is/g/20242632661d/halla-talar-ensku-vid-konginn-eg-held-ad-thad-se-kannski-nyi-timinn-

Engelsk oversettelse (maskinoversatr, men brukbar): https://www-visir-is.translate.goog/g/20242632661d/halla-talar-ensku-vid-konginn-eg-held-ad-thad-se-kannski-nyi-timinn-?_x_tr_sl=is&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

I'm from Denmark and if Sweden, Norway or Finland was ever attacked, I would rush to help my Nordic Friends.

I hope we all feel like that in the 4 Nordic Countries. I do atleast.

Tens of thousands of Nordic troops have served in both countries. The lieutenants and captains of the early/mid 00s are now the colonels and generals of their armed forces today. Prior to Iraq and Afghanistan, the armed forces of several Nordic nations were used to UN missioms and NATO peacekeeping in Yugoslavia.

How did counterinsurgency operations half a world away effect their militaries? Was there a shift in how they and the public saw military service?

We were on a cruise to Estonia with about a group of 15 people and decided to have something to eat at a restaurant. The waiter asked me where we were from and I answered: ”Finland”. One guy in the group was from Åland and he got a bit upset at me that I didn’t mention that.

What's the consensus across the northern countries? Is there any kind of support for the idea?

Hello everyone! I am a solo traveler from Botswana (a very hot country) looking to do a Nordic/Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland) & Estonia tour mid next year. My current budget is well suited for late May / early September and I would like to travel in May.So i wanted to check with locals what the weather is like that time of the year? Because I am not very good with cold weather. In 2019 I went to Austria in May (spring) and it was still snowing, so not a good experience weather wise.