months. Nate was a big help getting the hang of things and get settled into life here. It was really tough to see him go back to the States on the 16th!Before he left we were able to get in a couple good hikes in Byrmarka, one of the two 'city forests,' with miles and miles of hiking trails and gorgeous scenery... similar to Minnesota's northwoods. Lots of lakes, trails, and cabins along the way. And, to make it better, all of the hiking trails turn into ski trails in the winter!
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for the city, it is filled with hills and high prices. My dorm is situated on a BIG hill, about an hours walk from the downtown area where I'll be working -- or a half hour's walk from the main campus where I'll be taking classes. Biking down is another option, but it gaurentees that I will be hiking up part way pushing the bike! If nothing else, I'll be in GREAT shape by the end of the year!
for the city, it is filled with hills and high prices. My dorm is situated on a BIG hill, about an hours walk from the downtown area where I'll be working -- or a half hour's walk from the main campus where I'll be taking classes. Biking down is another option, but it gaurentees that I will be hiking up part way pushing the bike! If nothing else, I'll be in GREAT shape by the end of the year!
This past week has been filled with Orientation activities at NTNU, the university where I'll be studying. A good chance to meet some people (there are over 800+ new international students this year!), learn about the city and university, and go on a few hiking trips around Trondheim... imagine going on a group hike with HUNDREDS of people... 
The orientation program wrapped up yesterday, which means that tomorrow (Aug. 23) is the first day of the semester. I'm planning on taking one, maybe two classes, but most of my time will be devoted to research.
More to come later! Cheers!
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