Introductions

Lonely, alienated, anxious, unwanted, desperate and worthless.

Just some of the things I've felt in the last few months whilst trying to make a new life for myself in Norway. Far from friends and family. Little money. No car. Dependent on others like an unemployed teenager. Nervous about having to talk to strangers. Sitting awkwardly at family occasions, not understanding anything.

But above all else, I was determined. Adamant that I would succeed in the challenge I had given myself. Supported by my wonderful Norwegian girlfriend, her family, the employer that took a chance on me and my gradually increasing collection of friends and acquaintances.

Lessons have been learnt through failure and research, or a combination of the two.

If I can help just one person intending to come to Norway by writing this blog, it’s been worth it.

Here’s my ongoing story of an English man in Norway.