Study Abroad in Oslo, Norway
Norway's capital is teeming with active and politically engaged citizens. Home to the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony, scenic beauty and outdoor life, Oslo is an ideal setting for deep exploration into the field of peace and conflict resolution. An urban campus, Bjørknes College has young, exciting scholars who are dedicated to the field and teaching.
Alongside Norwegian and International students, you will study Norway's approach to conflict mediation and peace building, relationships with developing nations, and the role of the media, religion, and government institutions in society.
Why Norway?
First, the country's small size and population belie its large role in international affairs. Norway's involvement in peace mediation in Sudan, and its efforts to create dialogue between traditionally tension-laden groups such as Israelis and Palestinians, and groups in the Balkans are well known. Second, as a rapidly changing culture and society, Norway is actively engaged in defining and redefining its roles internationally and within its borders. This is a dynamic discussion that includes European integration and the EU, and multiculturalism in Norwegian communities and schools. Third, the experience in Norwegian culture challenges our perceptions of the "sameness" of Western societies in their cultural and political approaches. Encounters with the perspectives of a small Nordic country and its culture will be part of your experience. Finally, the college's size and central location offer an interactive and hands-on access to the study of Norwegian approaches to contemporary issues.
