How we live
200 students from around 80 countries live together in the Student Village. There are five student residences, each with a dedicated House Leader and Advisors who support the students on a day-to-day basis.
The Houses are named after the Nordic countries: Norway House, Sweden House, Denmark House, Iceland House, and Finland House. Each House has its own personality, creating a strong sense of identity and pride through friendly house competition and events throughout the year.
Students live in rooms shared with four other students, fostering a deliberate diversity of nationalities and backgrounds. Each room is equipped with a bathroom that includes a shower, and every bed space has a curtain for privacy, along with individual study and storage areas. The Houses also feature a shared public space called a Day Room, furnished with sofas, tables, chairs, and simple cooking appliances, including a fridge and freezer. Students are responsible for their daily lives, including looking after themselves, their rooms, and their house.
Food and meals
Students dine in the canteen, where breakfast, fruit for mid-morning snacks, lunch, and dinner are provided. Additionally, evening snacks are available in the Houses. The kitchen accommodates all dietary needs and restrictions, offering vegan and vegetarian options at each meal. During dinner, a student shop offers basic items. Many students also enjoy cooking in the House kitchens or in the Høegh Centre, sharing their national dishes with friends.
Spare time and exercise
In their free time, students can use the common areas in their Houses, spend time with friends, or prepare food in the Høegh Community Centre and many also use the academic buildings for studying, as well as the library and the study hall. We have large outdoor spaces with benches and tables, which students love to use when the weather permits. Students are allowed to leave campus to walk to the nearest village, Flekke, which is about a 30-minute walk away and has a shop. The college organizes weekly shopping trips to the nearest town, Dale.
Students have many opportunities to exercise. They have access to the gym, the swimming pool, and climbing wall in the evenings at our next-door neighbours, the Haugland Rehabilitation Centre. A ball rink is also available on campus. The campus is surrounded by mountain trails and safe roads for walking, hiking, and running. The college organizes many water sports activities on the fjord, and in winter, students can enjoy cross-country skiing and skating. Other sporting activities, such as volleyball, football, and badminton, take place weekly at the Dale Sports Hall.
Events
The College hosts both official and student-led events, performances that showcase students’ talents to International Days that highlight the cultures of different continents through performances, food, and activities. At World Today events, we invite speakers on different current topics, and the college hosts lectures with well-known experts and activists. Concerts are held regularly, along with parties in the Høegh Centre, providing a space for students to unwind and socialize.
