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On Wednesday the 30th, a pumpkin carving contest was arranged as part of PANGAIA's Halloween Night in the Berte Kanutte cafeteria.

On Wednesday October the 9th, during lunch break, the Norwegian students were offered to travel around Europe while staying at the Berte Kanutte cafeteria. The students could taste snacks from different countries, get to know the cultures of Germany, Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic and Romania and have a small chat about studying abroad.

Every year the International Office at Volda University College arranges a trip to Geiranger with the international students. This year 80 international students joined the trip.

Elise Ducarrouge got her Bachelor with Honours thanks to the good grades she obtained at Volda University College.

A student at the university college was last week diagnosed with contagious meningitis. The management at Volda University College asks students to seek a nurse or visit the emergency room quickly upon any signs of disease.

Associate Professor at the Animation & Media Department has directed a brand new music video for the Scottish singer, Lidh. The video was filmed and made locally, using a team including teachers, students, Erasmus students and even some help from Volda's Raindog Studios.

The Norwegian parliamentary election is getting closer and in connection with this Volda University College has arranged a live broadcast of the election debate at the student house Rokken this Wednesday at 18.00.

For many exchange students a semester abroad means new learning environment, fresh perspectives on their discipline and meeting students from many nations. Positive side effects are a vibrant atmosphere with events ranging from club nights to hikes in the mountains, a swim in the fjord or simply enjoying the wonders of nature!

Do you want to impress family and friends at home with your knowledge of Henrik Ibsen? Do you want to learn why Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was awarded the Nobel prize for literature (and why he was the greatest writer of all times)? Do you want to know why Norwegian contemporary novels have become worldwide bestsellers?

Volda University College was one of the five institutions awarded the quality recognition stamp, DS label, during the Internationalisation conference 2013. The Minister of Education, Kristin Halvorsen, was present at the ceremony and handed out the much appreciated Diploma Supplement Label.