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ESN Bergen is a voluntary non-profit student organization for international students. We organize so

The purpose of Erasmus Student Network Bergen is to assist international students in Bergen. ESN Bergen wishes to connect the International students with the Norwegian community. This is done by giving insight into the Norwegian culture through social events and trips and also to enrich the community with the international students. ESN Bergen receives funding from The University of Bergen, the Cu

ltural Committee (part of the Welfare's Parliament of SiB) and Frifond: Barn og Unge. For more info check out our website www.bergen.esn.no

Contact:

General: [email protected]

ESN card: [email protected]

Buddy Bergen: [email protected]

Events: [email protected]

19/02/2024

Hi everyone!👋 We will have a General Meeting on Monday 26th of February at 18:00🕺 We are inviting everyone who wants to apply for a board position or wants become an active member (a voulunteer)💃🏼All you need to do, it send an email to [email protected] or DM us here on instagram. Just tell us why you want to run for a board position (and which one!) and we will give you the rest of the details! Location will be posted soon💫
Hope to see many of you there! 🌸

31/01/2024

💌💘 Join us for Speed Dating💘💌

📅 Date: 6th of February
🕖 Time: 19:00 - 21:00
📍 Location: Kvarteret, Tivoli

Are you ready to find the perfect date for Valentine’s Day or just looking to expand your social circle? Whatever you’re searching for, this is your opportunity to connect with new people!

Come alone or bring some friends along – the more, the merrier! 🎉 This promises to be an evening filled with laughter, great conversations, and maybe even a spark or two. 🥂

We can’t wait to see you there! 💑💃🕺

26/01/2024

Career day for international students🤝🌎
📅 Date: 31st of January
🕒 Time: 18-20
📍 Location: Studentsenteret, seminar room E
🎟️ The event is free, but you need to sign up
🔗Sign up in our bio as always 😊

We have 48 slots, so sign up fast!🚀

🌟 What’s in Store:
We’re happy to announce a career day for international Students! 🌎

If you’re interested to know how to start a career in Norway or maybe you just want to learn how to apply and find a job while studying here? 🤝

You will learn more about how to get a work permit, what information you need for the employer, tax information and other paperwork needed to get a job! 🪪
See you there!👋💼

25/01/2024

🌟 Quiz Night! Challenge Your Knowledge! 🧠
📅 Date: 1st of February
🕒 Time: 19
📍 Location: Kurerbar, Christies gate 12

🎉 Join us for our first quiz of the semester!

No sign up, just show up🤩
See you there!👋🧠

24/01/2024

👋If you didn’t get a spot in BAR TO BAR on Friday!
Join us at our last stop: Det akademiske kvarter for Silent Disco at 23:00🪩

💰Free entrance from 23 to 23:30!🎉

See you there!🕺💃🏼

23/01/2024

🌍 Unlock Your World with ESNcard! 🎓✈️
Are you ready to explore the world? Look no further! Introducing the ESNcard – your passport to an unforgettable international experience.

🌐 Access to Exclusive Deals: Enjoy discounts on travel, accommodation, and lifestyle services across Europe. See all discounts on esncard.org✨

👥Who can get an ESNcard?
Any international student, ESN volunteer, Buddy, those doing an Erasmus+ or mobility internship/traineeship/volunteering.

Why ESNcard?
• 🤝 Join a vibrant community of students.
• 🌟 Make your student journey more affordable and enjoyable.
• 🌏 Explore the world with confidence and ease.

How to Get Your ESNcard:
1. 🪅Get an ESNcard at our events: We will be selling ESNcards at SPEED FRIENDING on Thursday!
2. 📆 Schedule an appointment to pick up your ESNcard at the Faculty of Humanities at UIB (only on accepted requests, please contact us first!:)
You can get your ESNcard for 200NOK and is valid for 12 months🙌

Ready to embark on a journey of a lifetime? Don’t miss out – grab your ESNcard now and turn your student years into an adventure! 🚀

22/01/2024

📢Deadline for signing up for BAR TO BAR is set to the evening on Wednesday 24th of January!📢

Sign up link is in our bio🔗
You can write down names in the sign up form if you want to be in the same group as someone else✍️

⭐️The groups will be sent out Thursday afternoon
⭐️Let us know if you haven’t gotten assigned a group by Thursday

Original post✨:
💃🏼Bar to bar🕺
📢26th of January📢

Join us for an unforgettable night of laughter, music and new friendships!🎉

📅 Date: 26th of January
🕒 Time: 18:00
🪪 ID: You most be 20 or older

🌟 What’s in Store:
- We will split into different groups and visit a selected choice of well know bars in Bergen.
- You will get assigned a group the day before the event, and added to a WhatsApp group!
- Which group you’re in decides where you meet. Information including your route for the evening will be sent out to each group in the group chat.
- You can buy beverages in the bars. It’s not allowed to bring your own beverages into the different bars.
- We will gather after we finish our routes of bars. Information on when and where will be sent out closer to the event!

❗IMPORTANT
- Let us know if you experience something uncomfortable during the event
- BE RESPECTFUL. BE KIND 🫶
- Be caring towards each other 💕

✨We look forward to this evening with you✨

19/01/2024

📢26th of January📢

Join us for an unforgettable night of laughter, music and new friendships!🎉

📅 Date: 26th of January
🕒 Time: 18:00
🪪 ID: You most be 20 years or older

🌟 What’s in Store:
- We will split into different groups and visit a selected choice of well know bars in Bergen.
- You will get assigned to a group the day before the event, and added to a WhatsApp group!
- Which group you’re in decides where you meet. Information including your route for the evening will be sent out to each group in the group chat.
- You can buy beverages in the bars. It’s not allowed to bring your own beverages into the different bars.
- We will gather at a nightclub after we finish our routes. Information on when and where will be sent out closer to the event!

📝Sign up
- You need to sign up by Wednesday 24th of January!!
- Sign up link is in our bio
- You can write down names in the sign up form if you want to be in the same group as someone else

❗IMPORTANT
- BE RESPECTFUL. BE KIND 🫶
- Be caring towards each other 💕
✨See you there!!✨

16/01/2024

🌟 Speed Friending Extravaganza! 🚀
Join us for an exciting evening of rapid connections and new friendships at our Speed Friending event!
📅 Date: 25th of January
🕒 Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Det akademiske kvarter, Room Tivoli (Olav Kyrres gate 49)

🎉 What to Expect:
* Ice-breaking activities to get the conversation flowing.
* A series of short, fun rounds to meet and connect with different individuals.
* Opportunities for engaging conversations and making new friends.

🔥 Why Speed Friending?
* Break the ice in a fast and friendly environment.
* Expand your social circle and meet like-minded people.
* Have a blast while making meaningful connections.

👫 Who Can Attend:
Open to everyone looking to expand their social network, make new friends, and enjoy a fantastic evening of connections. No sign up needed🫶

Get ready to make fast friends and unforgettable memories! See you there! 🌈✨

16/01/2024

❗️Lofoten 2nd departure❗️

🌌❄️ «Get ready for an Arctic escapade like no other with ESN and Timetravels! Join us on an unforgettable journey to the enchanting Lofoten. Dive into the wonders of Norwegian fjords and jaw-dropping landscapes with your pals. But that’s not all – immerse yourself in picturesque fishing villages and uncover the secrets of the mighty Vikings! 🚣‍♀️🏔️We will hike in the mountains, cruise through some amazing fjords, walk on beautiful beaches and chill in small cozy fishing villages.
Let’s explore Lofoten’s magic together.»
Check out the link in bio for more details.

TRIP INFO🫶🏻
🎟️To buy tickets, follow the link in our bio called«Trips». Find Lofoten on the list of trips, and here you can also buy the extra activities you would like to join!

The prices are listed on the website, you will get a discount if you have the ESNcard!! PS: early bird sale until 12th of February for cheeper tickets!🎉

🚌The trip will start and end in Tromsø. You need to get to Tromsø and back to Bergen by yourself. Its highly recommended to be in Tromsø 4-6 hours BEFORE the set departure time for Lofoten!! The departure to Lofoten from Tromsø is at 14:00 on the 10th of May.
Return to Tromsø from Lofoten is at 12:00 on the 15th of May, and estimated arrival to Tromsø is at 20:00. So book your return flight to Bergen 4-6+ hours AFTER estimated arrival to Tromsø!

❗️All necessary information is written on Timetravels website (link in bio!)❗️

If you still have some unanswerd questions regarding the trip itself, activities etc, you need to send timetravels your questions through their email: [email protected]

We are so excited for this trip!🗻❄️

16/01/2024

❗️Lofoten 1st departure❗️

🌌❄️ «Get ready for an Arctic escapade like no other with ESN and Timetravels! Join us on an unforgettable journey to the enchanting Lofoten. Dive into the wonders of Norwegian fjords and jaw-dropping landscapes with your pals. But that’s not all – immerse yourself in picturesque fishing villages and uncover the secrets of the mighty Vikings! 🚣‍♀️🏔️We will hike in the mountains, cruise through some amazing fjords, walk on beautiful beaches and chill in small cozy fishing villages.
Let’s explore Lofoten’s magic together.»
Check out the link in bio for more details❤️

TRIP INFO🫶🏻
🎟️To buy tickets, follow the link in our bio called«Trips». Find Lofoten on the list of trips, and here you can also buy the extra activities you would like to join!

The prices are listed on the website, you will get a discount if you have the ESNcard!! PS: early bird sale until 12th of February for cheeper tickets!🎉

🚌The trip will start and end in Tromsø. You need to get to Tromsø and back to Bergen by yourself. Its highly recommended to be in Tromsø 4-6 hours BEFORE the set departure time for Lofoten!! The departure to Lofoten from Tromsø is at 16:30 on the 27.04 of April.
Return to Tromsø from Lofoten is at 12:00 on the 3rd of May, and estimated arrival to Tromsø is at 20:00. So book your return flight to Bergen 4-6+ hours AFTER estimated arrival to Tromsø!

❗️All necessary information is written on Timetravels website (link in bio!)❗️

If you still have some unanswerd questions regarding the trip itself, activities etc, you need to send timetravels your questions through their email: [email protected]

We are so excited for this trip!🫶🌄

16/01/2024

🏔️❄️ Escape to Lapland’s winter wonderland with ESN and Timetravels! Join us on an unforgettable journey to Kilpisjärvi,Finland. The village of Kilpisjärvi is located in the northwest extremity of Finnish Lapland, bordered by Norway, Sweden, Kilpisjärvi lake and the majestic Saana fell, sacred to the Sami people. Here you can find the untouched nature, coldest temperatures, and highest snow levels in Finland, as well as the highest Northern light visibility!❄️Cuddle with adorable reindeer, and meet lovable huskies. ⛷️🎿 Embrace winter sports like snowshoeing and skiing, even take a dip in the Arctic Ocean – all at student-friendly rates. More info in our instagram bio. Let’s Lapland! 🌌❤️

TRIP INFO🫶🏻
🎟️To buy tickets, follow the link in our bio called«Trips». Find Lapland on the list of trips, and here you can also buy the extra activities you would like to join!

The prices are listed on the website, you will get a discount if you have the ESNcard!! PS: early bird sale until 1st of February for cheeper tickets!🎉

🚌The trip will start and end in Tromsø. You need to get to Tromsø and back to Bergen by yourself. Its highly recommended to be in Tromsø 6 + hours BEFORE the set departure time for Lapland!! The departure to Lapland from Tromsø is at 12:00 on the 22nd of February, therefore we HIGHLY RECOMMEND arriving to Tromsø the day before, on the 21th of February!!!
Return to Tromsø from Lapland is at 12:00 on the 26th of February, and estimated arrival to Tromsø is at 15:00. So book your return flight to Bergen 4 + hours AFTER estimated arrival to Tromsø!

🧣You can rent clothes if needed! More info on the website!
• Shoes
• Overall
• Gloves
• Beanie

❗️All necessary information is written on Timetravels website (link in bio!)❗️

If you still have some unanswerd questions regarding the trip itself, activities etc, you need to send timetravels your questions through their email: [email protected]

We are so excited for this trip!🗻❄️

14/01/2024

Join us for our first hike of the semester to Mount Fløyen!🌄
Mount Fløyen is one of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen, and it’s a beautiful hike!⛰️

🔗Sign up link in our bio!

Mount Fløyen is 320 meters above sea level. The hike is relatively easy⛰️ We recommend you to bring a water bottle if you get thirsty and a flashlight or headlight as it gets dark in the evening. Wear some good shoes and dress accordingly to the weather forecast🫶🏻
As we say in Norway: there is no such thing as bad weather only bad clothes😌

There is a restaurant/cafe at the top if you want to buy yourself a treat!🍫☕️

Remember to be on time!⏰

We look forward to go hiking with you!⛰️

14/01/2024

Join us this Tuesday for a city tour to show you around in Bergen!🌄

We will take you to some of the best known places in Bergen city centre, places that definitely in one way or another will become a part of your stay🫶🏻

Sign up link in our bio! 📝

🗓️Tuesday, January 16th
⏰16 / 4PM
📍By Fløibanen entrance

See you there👋🏼

13/01/2024

Welcome to Bergen!💙

2024 spring semester is finally here! We are so excited to meet you all! We hope everyone is settling down alright and enjoying Bergen🫶

We are looking forward to starting up with events again! Let’s have a great semester together!🥰

We will post about each event individually, but here’s an overview of some of our upcoming events!🤩 There might be more to come🤭

🗓️ Tuesday, 16th of January - BERGEN CITY TOUR🏙️

🗓️ Thursday, 18th of January - HIKE MOUNT FLØYEN⛰️

🗓️ Thursday, 25th of January - SPEED FRIENDING 🫂

🗓️ Friday, 26th of January - BAR TO BAR🫶

🗓️ Wednesday, 31th of January - CAREER DAY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS💼🧠

17/12/2023

Exploring the world of Christmas sodas!🎅🏽Join our unique tasting event and find your perfect match among a variety of red and brown julebrus. Let your taste buds decide your holiday favorite! 🥤🌟

11/12/2023

🌟✨ Quiz Night at Diskuterbar! ✨🌟

Hey Quiz Buffs! 🧠

It’s time to jingle your brains and unwrap your knowledge because our special Christmas Quiz Night is here! 🎄❓

📅 Date: 12.12.23
⏰ Time: 19-21
📍 Location: Diskuterbar

Whether you’re a Christmas trivia master or just looking for a fun break from exam studies, this is the perfect night out for you and your friends! 🎉

👥 Team up with your mates or join a team on arrival. It’s all about fun, laughter, and a bit of friendly competition. 🤝

Expect rounds full of festive questions, ranging from classic Christmas movies to holiday traditions around the world! 🌍🎅

🎁 Prizes for the top team!

So, gather your squad, put on your Santa hats, and let’s get quizzical in holiday style! 🎩✨.

04/12/2023

🎄✨ Join us for a magical Christmas Movie Night! 🍿🎥 This Thursday at 18:00, we’ll be watching the heartwarming classic, Love Actually, at Sydneshaugen skole.❤️ Get ready for a festive evening filled with love, laughter, and holiday cheer! 🌟

We’ve got drinks to quench your thirst and popcorn to satisfy your movie cravings – all you need to bring is your festive spirit! 🥤🍿

29/11/2023

📚✨ Study Night Alert! 🌙🎶 As we navigate the final stretch of the semester, let’s conquer those textbooks together! 🚀 Join us for a chill study night filled with good vibes, background beats, and tasty snacks! 🍿📖 Whether you’re flying solo or bringing your study squad, everyone’s welcome! Let’s make the most of this collective brainpower and crush those finals! 🤓📝 See you there! 🤩

23/11/2023

Today we are volunteering at byttebua! Need something for your room or shared flat? Come by Byttebua between 16-18 today! Or if you have some stuff to get rid of, bring it to Byttebua😄

21/11/2023

16/11/2023

📚✨ Join us for a linguistic adventure at Dikskuterbar this Monday at 17:00! 🌍☕️ Immerse yourself in diverse conversations and make new friends while sipping on your favorite brew.

🗓️ Date: Monday
🕔 Time: 17:00
📍 Location: Dikskuterbar

To reserve your spot, sign up using the link beliw or swipe up in our stories! Limited spaces available, so don’t miss out on the chance to connect through language and culture. See you there! 🤝📝

Sign up here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqSN_bU9cLj1lmNMW2Q3cV7Q11ItMK_tPHYL1_qicRdRF-sg/viewform?usp=sf_link

14/11/2023

📚 Get ready for an epic quiz night at Diskuterbar this Thursday! 🌟 Test your knowledge with a mix of questions covering everything from A to Z. 🤔 Are you up for the challenge? Gather your squad, sharpen your wits, and join us for a night of fun and friendly competition! 🧠🔥

02/11/2023

📚🎶 Ready for a cozy study night with ESN Bergen? Bring your books and notes, because we have a relaxing evening with soothing tunes and tasty snacks in store! 📖🎵✨ Let’s work towards success while creating memories together! 💪💬

Where: Studentsenteret seminarrom E
When: Monday 6th of November, time: 17-22

26/10/2023

Hello everyone! We hope you’re all geared up for an exciting and spooky night with us tomorrow at NATT. We’ve just updated our post with details about our fantastic prizes and giveaways! 🎃👻

For the Best Costume contest, there will be a winner from each continent, and they’ll each receive 2 cinema tickets. To enter, simply share a picture of yourself in your costume and tag us in your Instagram post or story, or send us a DM at .

As for the giveaways, we have a first prize and a second prize for those who share this post. Plus, some lucky commenters will receive free wardrobe passes. 🎁

Don’t forget to drop your spookiest emoji in the comments, and you might just score a free wardrobe pass for NATT. Can’t wait to see your amazing costumes and share the scares together! 🕷🎉

25/10/2023

Howdy Folks! 31.October we’re running a Halloween themed Quiz at Kurerbar 19:00 👻 Dust off your Halloween knowledge and join us for the first quiz of the semester and enjoy some last minute relaxing before rush hour starts for the exam periods 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Kurerbar, a studentbar, offer a wide variety of drinks for “cheap” ( 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴), so bring some friends and enjoy the evening with us! No need to signup just come if you can. we bring pen and paper 📝

23/10/2023

Remember the change of location for todays game night!🎲🤭 See you at DISKUTERBAR🎉

23/10/2023

Remember the change of location for tonight’s game night🤩 It will be at Ulrike Pihls hus, Seminar room 4A🎉🎲

21/10/2023

Hey everyone, just a small reminder and update about the Halloween night at the 27.October! Hope to see as many of you as possible there!

17/10/2023

Do you want to practice a new language? Or maybe you want to teach someone a new language you know well?💬

Join us at Cafe Opera for the ESN language café! 🌎☕️

🗓️ 25th of October
⏰ 6 PM | 18.00
📍 Cafe Opera, Engen 18

Improve your language skills, meet new people and make new friends!😍

Please register which language you would like to learn or which language you want to teach in the link in our bio!🔗
Hope to see you there!🤩🫂

Adresse

Nygårdsgaten 1B
Bergen
5015

Nettsted

http://www.bergen.esn.no/

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Thanks for coming by our stand at the student fair today 😁 Our info meeting about how to become a member of our section will be on the 24th of August at 6pm at Kvarteret (room Tivoli)! There we will tell you about what it means to be part of the ESN network and which committees you can join. Looking forward to seeing you 😊