AIESEC in Norway would like to welcome new intern - Maverick Xu who came to work for Trafsys AS in Bergen!
Friday, 1 June 2007
Saturday, 19 May 2007
16-17th of May Celebration, version by MC team
Memories of MC year for all team members are, for sure, a lot connected with barbecuing in a small park near MC office and Akker Brygge. This 
year 16th of May was considered the opening day to continue tradition in 2007.
The weather was dull for whole week and not stable this day which, MC hopes, was the reason of not many people from a long list invited showed up. So Børge, Viktor, Annika and also Flora, intern from Hungary, had a very nice chilling and relaxing evening consuming first in 2007 meat grilled outside. Later this evening a small party took place in MC apartment and continued in the town. Thanks, guys for showing up!:)
But this was only a small pre-party before May, 17 - National Day of Norway.
On May, 17, 1814 the Constitution of Norway was signed
declaring Norway to be an independent nation. Nowadays it is considered to be the biggest holiday in Norway. To my observations, this holiday is of highest importance to all Norwegians, at this days everybody wears nice clothes - traditional ones or suits, people greet each other with the same words as ones for someone's birthday - "gratulerer med dagen". It's a day of appreciation of history, traditions, successes Norway achieved as country nowadays, day of appreciation of your country. Norwegian are very patriotic people, the fact that I really like about this nation.
Preparation for the holiday stats from buying small Norwegian flags and ribbons for clothes which later you can see on everyone's chest and in hands. The night before - May, 16 is the party night all over Norway as at the same time students are finishing school and are celebrating Russ (graduation - more on that later).
Bunad is traditional Norwegians clothes. It looks very old fashioned and sometimes funny (especially male ones). The type varies from the region of the country, so you can actually see where the family of a person wearing a certain type of bunad comes from. Some evening we had a discussion about bunad and how it influences the sexuality of girls as lots of young girls have it and wear it on May, 17. the coclusion was reached by all the guys - girls in bunad (and for me in generally in national clothes , at least in Ukrainian, for sure) look very sexy:).
On May, 22 it is a year for me since I moved to Norway. Reflecting a bit on my staying, I must day that it has been an incredible year of self-development for me. And I thank Norway and AIESEC in Norway for this opportunity. Proud to be a bit Norwegian:))))
year 16th of May was considered the opening day to continue tradition in 2007.The weather was dull for whole week and not stable this day which, MC hopes, was the reason of not many people from a long list invited showed up. So Børge, Viktor, Annika and also Flora, intern from Hungary, had a very nice chilling and relaxing evening consuming first in 2007 meat grilled outside. Later this evening a small party took place in MC apartment and continued in the town. Thanks, guys for showing up!:)
But this was only a small pre-party before May, 17 - National Day of Norway.
Below you can read Viktor's reflections on this day.
On May, 17, 1814 the Constitution of Norway was signed
declaring Norway to be an independent nation. Nowadays it is considered to be the biggest holiday in Norway. To my observations, this holiday is of highest importance to all Norwegians, at this days everybody wears nice clothes - traditional ones or suits, people greet each other with the same words as ones for someone's birthday - "gratulerer med dagen". It's a day of appreciation of history, traditions, successes Norway achieved as country nowadays, day of appreciation of your country. Norwegian are very patriotic people, the fact that I really like about this nation.Preparation for the holiday stats from buying small Norwegian flags and ribbons for clothes which later you can see on everyone's chest and in hands. The night before - May, 16 is the party night all over Norway as at the same time students are finishing school and are celebrating Russ (graduation - more on that later).
The day of 17th of May is famous for its Children parade when all of the schools have young representatives marching towards the castle with music, flags and waving to the Royal family. I was standing, I think, for quite a time observing kids and people in the parade. I like it a lot - no army or military forces as in Ukraine or Russia, just kids - future of this country. Also it was really cool for me to see the diversity of Norway - kids of different ethnic origin - asian and arab-looking, africans and, of course, lots of blond and blue-eyed nordic looking children, most of them carried Norwegian flags, lots were dressed in national clothes - bunads and also some in Sami ones. Living in Western Europe and especially in such a multicultural city as Oslo made me, fore sure, appreciate diversity even more.
Then, together with Lars and Annika, we took a nice walk towards the harbour where we sat om
the wooden stairs near the water, watched lots and lots of people in restaurants on boats and just passers-by, eating very expensive ice-cream:) This day it is traditional to eat ice-cream and Norwegian hot-dogs (sausages in in thin lumpa bread).
We took another walk to the centre of the city... Amazingly warm weather, smiling and happy people... I have never seen so many people in Oslo:)))) Got a bit nostalgic for the crowd after time spent in Kyiv metro:)
After enjoying some time more we headed off to our apartment to have a "shrimp" dinner.
Apparently this is also some kind of tradition to eat shrimps on May, 17. Don't know really why but I liked it, especially with lemon juice and mayonnaise:))
Then, together with Lars and Annika, we took a nice walk towards the harbour where we sat om
the wooden stairs near the water, watched lots and lots of people in restaurants on boats and just passers-by, eating very expensive ice-cream:) This day it is traditional to eat ice-cream and Norwegian hot-dogs (sausages in in thin lumpa bread).
We took another walk to the centre of the city... Amazingly warm weather, smiling and happy people... I have never seen so many people in Oslo:)))) Got a bit nostalgic for the crowd after time spent in Kyiv metro:)
After enjoying some time more we headed off to our apartment to have a "shrimp" dinner.
Apparently this is also some kind of tradition to eat shrimps on May, 17. Don't know really why but I liked it, especially with lemon juice and mayonnaise:)) In general it was a great day - amazing cultural experience of Norway which, to my mind, everyone should be a part of, if, of course, by any chance in Oslo or other Norwegian city at this day:)) Two more things to share and tell about. Russen or the graduation of schoolstudents.
Starting from late April you can see young people dressed in special read or blue trousers with lots of pockets and writings 
made with marker on them. Close to middle of May the number of such guys and girls increase. They buy a big buses with generators and big audi
o systems on it, dance on the top of such buses or just stop on the street and do it in front of it. Walking around the city we saw quite a few guys and girls in lots of corners of Oslo - they for sure had a nice party night before:))
made with marker on them. Close to middle of May the number of such guys and girls increase. They buy a big buses with generators and big audi
o systems on it, dance on the top of such buses or just stop on the street and do it in front of it. Walking around the city we saw quite a few guys and girls in lots of corners of Oslo - they for sure had a nice party night before:))
On May, 22 it is a year for me since I moved to Norway. Reflecting a bit on my staying, I must day that it has been an incredible year of self-development for me. And I thank Norway and AIESEC in Norway for this opportunity. Proud to be a bit Norwegian:))))
Friday, 18 May 2007
MAD project travel (by Annika)
In April, all the participating countries in the Make A Difference project met in Beijing for a partner meeting. So there were many nationalities; Susan and Echo from China, Daniel from Bangladesh, Dalia from Ghana
(originally Lithuanian) and Camilla and Annika from Norway from Norway resp Sweden).
We had a 3 day meeting, discussing the upcoming year's project which starts in July. How we can make it the best possible for all participants and all AIESECers. One of the aims of the partner meeting is also to create better ties and connections between the countries, something we definitely did! :)
We also got the opportunity to see Beijing, who is an city where you can see the preparations for the Olympics everywhere you go!
MAD Trip
After the partner meeting, yours truly had the great privilege of visiting all the Norwegian MAD participants in Shanghai, Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Accra (Ghana). Having around 3-4 days in each country, this was the most intense travel i've ever done, and definitely the coolest!!!
I started off by visiting Benedicte in Shanghai where she works for a Law firm with client relations. A part from evaluations of the internship and meeting with the company, we also got to attend a seminar arranged by Bergen Chamber of Commerce regarding Norwegian companies who were interested in investing in China. After an interesting day, we also joined at a dinner sponsored by DNV and actually met a TN taker from Norway! the world is tiny sometimes;)
In Bangladesh, Frøydis and Mari are doing their internship and enjoying it! the heat hit me (but not at all like in Ghana...) but we had lots of nice time, even though our sight seeing got disruppted by unforeseen reasions;)
My last stop was in Accra, visiting David, Linn Kristina and Lars. I had so many impressions from Ghana, it's very hard to summarise. So, if you are interested in reading more about the trip to China, Bangladesh and Ghana, please see my personal blog: annika.nomadlife.org
And i can't wait to get the new round of MAD starting, it's such a cool project!
(originally Lithuanian) and Camilla and Annika from Norway from Norway resp Sweden).We had a 3 day meeting, discussing the upcoming year's project which starts in July. How we can make it the best possible for all participants and all AIESECers. One of the aims of the partner meeting is also to create better ties and connections between the countries, something we definitely did! :)
We also got the opportunity to see Beijing, who is an city where you can see the preparations for the Olympics everywhere you go!
MAD Trip
After the partner meeting, yours truly had the great privilege of visiting all the Norwegian MAD participants in Shanghai, Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Accra (Ghana). Having around 3-4 days in each country, this was the most intense travel i've ever done, and definitely the coolest!!!
I started off by visiting Benedicte in Shanghai where she works for a Law firm with client relations. A part from evaluations of the internship and meeting with the company, we also got to attend a seminar arranged by Bergen Chamber of Commerce regarding Norwegian companies who were interested in investing in China. After an interesting day, we also joined at a dinner sponsored by DNV and actually met a TN taker from Norway! the world is tiny sometimes;)
In Bangladesh, Frøydis and Mari are doing their internship and enjoying it! the heat hit me (but not at all like in Ghana...) but we had lots of nice time, even though our sight seeing got disruppted by unforeseen reasions;)
My last stop was in Accra, visiting David, Linn Kristina and Lars. I had so many impressions from Ghana, it's very hard to summarise. So, if you are interested in reading more about the trip to China, Bangladesh and Ghana, please see my personal blog: annika.nomadlife.org
And i can't wait to get the new round of MAD starting, it's such a cool project!
Monday, 30 April 2007
Scandinavian Chill-out
Being a part of AIESEC in Norway means to be a part of AIESEC in Scandinavia (Greater Scandinavia here) as you get to work quite close with other Scandinavian MCs during XPros, then preparing ScaLDS together and making it happen, IC, attending conferences in neighbouring countries. But there's one event that truly bring the spirit of Scandinavians together (apart from Nordic circles:) - and it is the Scandinavian Chill-out Weekend.
Due to the general "busy" life we were not being able to meet in November-December but this weekend in April it did happen in Stockholm.
Participants - NO, DK, SWE, ICE
Place - Stockholm, Sweden
Dates - April, 27-29
Place - Stockholm, Sweden
Dates - April, 27-29
So it was 3 days of chilling-out, sharing about the year and experiences ga
ined, asking about and looking for the opportunities in the future, beer drinking, intimate movies watching, FIFA tournament on XBOX, basketball and burnball playing (ask Swedish MC about the rules on that game), barbecuing, walking in the city, going for a club - so in total it was a really nice weekend in a company of great people. Frankly speaking, taking into consideration a really excessive AIESEC Experiences of MC member in Norway, we can say that the network and connections between Scandinavian MCs (mostly unofficial ones) are the strongest among whole AIESEC Network in the world - Nordic circle and "We're, we're Nordics" are famous far beyond borders of the Greater Scandinavia:)) If you want to experience this - connect with Scandinavians during conferences and apply for MC next year:)))
ined, asking about and looking for the opportunities in the future, beer drinking, intimate movies watching, FIFA tournament on XBOX, basketball and burnball playing (ask Swedish MC about the rules on that game), barbecuing, walking in the city, going for a club - so in total it was a really nice weekend in a company of great people. Frankly speaking, taking into consideration a really excessive AIESEC Experiences of MC member in Norway, we can say that the network and connections between Scandinavian MCs (mostly unofficial ones) are the strongest among whole AIESEC Network in the world - Nordic circle and "We're, we're Nordics" are famous far beyond borders of the Greater Scandinavia:)) If you want to experience this - connect with Scandinavians during conferences and apply for MC next year:)))
Friday, 20 April 2007
New intern in Oslo
AIESEC in Norway would like to welcome Daniel Paez from Venezuela who came this week in Oslo to work for VISENDI AS.
There's already one intern at the company, Thiers from Brasil, who will be in charge of integrating him into Norwegian culture.
Daniel has been involved with AIESEC in his home LC and started already his involvement in AIESEC in Norway by applying and being selected as part of National Support Team!!!
Anyone who wants to get in touch with Daniel, please write him to paezdani@gmail.com
There's already one intern at the company, Thiers from Brasil, who will be in charge of integrating him into Norwegian culture.
Daniel has been involved with AIESEC in his home LC and started already his involvement in AIESEC in Norway by applying and being selected as part of National Support Team!!!
Anyone who wants to get in touch with Daniel, please write him to paezdani@gmail.com
Monday, 16 April 2007
National Conference 3
Traditionally, this time "National Conference 3" was held in Oslo from 13th to 15th of April.
This year the format of the conference was changed in order to cover all type of members in AIESEC. Main objectives of NC3:
- provide members with motivation and knowledge necessary for their next stage of AIESEC XP;
- bring the network of AIESEC in Norway together.
- Planning track for incoming EBs (run by Lars and Magnus)
- H4TF for people leaving organization (run by Zara)
- Soft Skills track for new and experienced members (run by Børge and Annika)
- OPS track for exchange participants (run by Viktor)
Major events and happenings during the conference
EB day
Thanks a lot to "ITIM"for cultural review of AIESEC in Norway and "Bearing Point" for good and interactive training on facilitation skills.It was amazing to see incoming and outgoing EBs together in one room - 50 bright individuals.
Day 1. External Day
4 great externals came to share their experiences or make s
kills training for AIESECers in Norway.Andreas Aaserud (Procter&Gamble)
Arne Hjeltnes
Rolv Erik Ryssdal (CEO of VG)
Edgar Valdmanis (Norwegian Technological Society)
Unofficial Dinner with great speeches
- for the gentlemen given by Sandra Aadland
- for the ladies given by Pablo Valverde
Awards Ceremony
- for the ladies given by Pablo Valverde
Awards Ceremony
Exchange Contribution Awards :
Bjørn Olav Holten
Hildegunn Andersen
Christian Anvik
Hildegunn Andersen
Christian Anvik
People Contribution Award :
Kristin Nyheim
National Contribution Award:
Jørund Aarsnes
Individual Leadership Award
Jørund Aarsnes
Individual Leadership Award
Sandra Aadland
LC Awards
Development Award went to LC TØH
Role-Model Award went to LC NHH
LC Awards
Development Award went to LC TØH
Role-Model Award went to LC NHH
Day 2.
Session time in different tracks
Awesome Hawaii Party and "Get-to-Know-new-MC" night
Awesome Hawaii Party and "Get-to-Know-new-MC" night
Also Member Committee 06-08 would like to thank following individuals who ma
de this conference a great experience!!!Aine, our lovely chair and MCP of Ireland
Thanks a lot for your support, great attitude and smile!!
Organizing Committee
Guyz!! You did an amazing job! No logistical or any other major challenges were observed:))) Thanks a lot for that!!!
DELEGATES
You made this conference ROCK!!!
THANK YOU and WE WISH YOU A GREAT AIESEC EXPERIENCE!!!
AIESEC in Norway remembers your faces:)
Guyz!! You did an amazing job! No logistical or any other major challenges were observed:))) Thanks a lot for that!!!
DELEGATES
You made this conference ROCK!!!
THANK YOU and WE WISH YOU A GREAT AIESEC EXPERIENCE!!!
AIESEC in Norway remembers your faces:)Monday, 9 April 2007
new MC new XP
At the end of March newly elected MC members of AIESEC in Norway - Camilla, Kenneth and Kirsten went to Serbia to have
their first MC international XP and be a part of "EuroXPro 2007".
their first MC international XP and be a part of "EuroXPro 2007".Having fun while traveling, experiencing the beauty of great Slavic country, meeting other MC members from all over Euro
pe, participating in workshops and sessions, mingling with local population, executing the best AIESEC roll-call ever and showing new one (picture to the right) - this is only the part of experience of being MC member!!!
And in the end being so overwhelmed with experiences tranferred into the non-opportunity to express it on the blog by themselves.
pe, participating in workshops and sessions, mingling with local population, executing the best AIESEC roll-call ever and showing new one (picture to the right) - this is only the part of experience of being MC member!!!And in the end being so overwhelmed with experiences tranferred into the non-opportunity to express it on the blog by themselves.
So if you want to hear more stories from XPro, please approach individually incoming MC members:)
Prod of you, guyz!!!
Prod of you, guyz!!!
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