Bodø International

Bodø International (BI) is the student organisation for international students in Bodø. It is a student organisation made up by students from an amazing number of different countries and cultures. BI is formed to provide these students with an opportunity to meet others who share similar or diverse backgrounds with the mutual goal of learning to get along well in a new country. The main goal of BI is making students feel comfortable and to give them a chance to socialize outside academic life. We want to create a good living atmosphere and pleasant memories when studies are finished. BI tries to provide a whole range of activities, events, and happenings in everything from Coffee-Hours at Samfunnet or elsewhere to a trip to Svalbard (an island off of the north coast of Norway where one can see polar bears).

They are a lot of things too do in and around Bodø too! Try these:

Take a glass of beer and socialize at Samfunnet
Go out and spend some time at Kafka Café or dance at Da Carlo
Go shopping at Glasshuset or City Nord
Take a bus to Saltstraumen (the world's strongest malstrøm), Kjerringøy (a historical site- a major trade center from the 1800's) or ferry to Væran (an island just off the coast near Bodø).
Book a cabin, or "hytta" from Sampskipnaden (the Student Welfare Organization)
Try skiing or fishing
Go hiking on the trails in the hills surrounding the city

BI has the following goals:

To create an organization that can be used as a network between international students on campus.
To develop a bond between different cultures. By participating in events with other student organizations it creates a diverse, yet united, community.
To make the international students more visible. New activities encourage more students to get involved and make international students seen and heard.
To be more than parties. We provide advice and support; try to help potential students with information and practical advice before coming to Bodø.

If you have any questions about studies, weather, language or any other things that interest you, do not hesitate to contact us.

Looking forward to seeing you in Bodø!

Contact information:
E-mail: bodointernational@stud.hibo.no
Web-site: www.phod.com/bodoint
Telephone: (+47) 75517903
Office: room 1037 ( Entrance B)
Contact persons: Chamara Kuruppu.

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Published by Tine Viveka Westerberg 08.03.2005

Bodø University College, International Office, NO-8049 Bodø, Norway
Phone: +47 755 17803 (direct), +47 755 17200 (switchboard) , fax +47 755 17551, email: international@hibo.no