I am falling in love with nature here

Tell us about you.

I am Inda Marlina, an exchange student from Indonesia. I study Cultural Anthropology at Gadjah Mada University in Indonesia. I take two semesters in masters degree on Development Management Studies at UiA. 

Why did you choose Norway?

I have always been interested on waste management and second hand culture in other countries. Before I choose Norway, I did study a little literature about second-hand culture in other Europe countries such as Germany and U.K. But I ended up choosing Norway, because it has interested culture and the Nordic welfare model and now I am doing a research about second-hand culture in Norway.

How was your arrival?

My arrival was fine. Well, on the first day of orientation on August it was raining and windy. However, I learned this sentence: "Det finnes ikke dårlig vær, bare dårlige klær!" So, after that I use appropriate clothes when the weather changes.

How is the quality of education of the University?

UiA has excellent quality of education. My lecturers are helpful, they give me a lot of advice, reading materials, and they take really seriously the obstacles we might face on the online courses and try to solve those with the students. 

What is your favourite place in Kristiansand and why?

My favorite place is Jegersberg! I am falling in love with nature here. 

Have you planned any trips?

I really want to visit Trondheim and Lofoten. But I also want to explore Southern Norway more. We will see!