Why did I choose Norway?

“Norway??”, “what are you going to do there?”, “will you be living with Santa Claus’ reindeer?”

Well, if you know me don’t ask me these questions ever again. What do you mean what I’m going to do there? Norway is the land of the sun that never sets and at the same time the perfect place to see the most beautiful phenomenon of nature: The Northern Lights. The nature is the most overwhelming force and man is powerless in front of it. He can’t change the course of the “sea arms” called fjords, he cannot melt glaciers and snow.

People respect their each other, women are independent, emancipated and strong, crime and violence doesn’t exist. People love the strangers and are open and curious in front of a language that isn’t theirs or a slightly darker skin. They love traveling and discovering new places. Before I chose the country that would host me for 10 months, I learnt a lot about the culture and I saw photos that left me completely breathless. I’ve been thinking and decided to write my stories and experiences here and to take you on my journey. And to help the future exchange students and the Italian fellows, who for “carbonara and pizza” don’t have the bravery to leave Italy but are still curious to know how things go here in Norway.