The Common Room

My Ship Cabin

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January 2nd 2012
“If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favourable.” Thus one might describe my first experience and impressions of the University of Stavanger. Everything started out as usual; I got out of bed, to a shower, put on some clothes and then headed down to get my share of the free breakfast. It was at this breakfast I had the first acquaintance with "paper che ... read more

Europe » Norway » Western Norway » Stavanger

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Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with De... ... read more