Experiencing Internationalization: The International Day 2020 included fruitful conversations with exchange students, an interesting presentation from guest speakers, and – most important – the chance of studying abroad.

- Pliz do this again! That was among the feedback from the students after a week with «First aid» during the exam period. Others gave the arrangement A+. The organizers promises more student love at VUC in 2020!

Through his lense, we’ve been given iconic pictures, known all over the world. He’s worked for Time Magazine and National Geographic. And Volda College University. You can still apply for Stuart Franklin’s class for January 2020. 

– It is ok to see the sums of money from the EU on paper, but much more instructive to see what they are physically used for, says Rebekka Schubert. She was one of the students who got to experience how the EU's policies are practiced and their impact on a member country.

Sunday 10 November there will be dramatic and exuberant music to hear at Volda church. Then the choir at Volda University College will gather for a concert with choir and instrumental ensemble, in collaboration with Volda Hornmusikk.

The Czech Slovak Night provided a main and dessert and everyone ate so much of it there were nearly no leftovers.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. At VUC, we use the entire month to focus on this important subject. This week’s program includes a class in dealing with loneliness, an early morning work-out and free lunch for all students and employees. 

The International Office at Volda University College is in the process of signing a study abroad agreement with the University of California, Berkeley. The agreement will be in effect from the autumn semester of 2020,

Almost 1300 students visited the Student Health Clinic in Volda in 2018. "The figures clearly show that this is an important service for students," says Director of Studies at Volda University College, Gonnie Smit.

Yes, you read that correctly. This is a love letter to Volda, and as you read on (through this not-so-secret love letter of mine), you will come to understand why Volda will always be in my heart.