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From today's issue_____________________________
Looking at the whys and therefores
Norwegian exchange students talk about their experiences as high school students in Minnesota
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From left: Marit Aarvik, Ivar Duserod and Jorun Guldbakke �iesvold.
Photo: Gary Erickson
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By Gary Erickson
Norwegian American Weekly
Foreign high school student exchange has taken place between the U.S. and Norway at least since the late 1940s. Educational exchange between these two countries cements the special ethnic and cultural relationship enjoyed by each. It positions students to be better prepared and more engaged as citizens of that greater world to which they will bring their presence and influence. On April 11, three Norwegian high school students from different locations in Norway spoke publicly about their experiences of studying abroad and, more specifically, the decision to study in the U.S. Following a presentation to the Sons of Norway Fedraheimen Lodge in Willmar, Minn., this trio was interviewed about their educational exchange year in west central Minnesota high schools. All three students are 18 years of age, with Marit Aarvik coming from Hakadal, Jorun Guldbakke �iesvold from Bod�, and Ivar Duserod from Eidsberg. To read the rest of the article, click here. | 
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