In late October/early November 2020, tensions and anxiety were high in the US. I was engaging in an intense learning curve at work to advise international students on Optional Practical Training (OPT), and was quickly approaching the anniversary of when my fears of being layoff officially started. I’d heard about some European masters programs that offered significant scholarships over the summer, and the seeds had been planted. Finding a 2-year masters in higher education program at the University of Oslo – taught in English and tuition-less even international students – felt like it deserved some of my attention. The program elements were compelling, taking a broader view of higher education systems from an international perspective, which is right up my ally.
Fast forward to August, 2021, several months after receiving an offer of acceptance and slowly, patiently, working through the residence permit application process and waiting to hear whether or not I could enter the country… and I’m here at last!
This blog will still focus on higher education musings. I will be in the thick of it here, studying and researching my many, many questions about higher education systems, and practicing my writing skills. The blog serves as a perfect outlet for this.
But there is much more that will be happening while I’m here: Learning a new language, exploring the area, and being an international student (The international advisor becomes the international student!). I will be posting about these experiences as well, and they can all be found in this category of the blog: “Kelly in Oslo.” Velkommen.
