schuh@fluke.UUCP (Michael L. Schuh) (03/12/85)
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In 1983 I worked for several months on two farms in Norway. This was a great
experience, living with the families out in the country. The work includes
all kinds of farm chores from haying to milking to picking strawberries to
whatever. You may state a preference for the kind of work you like to do (or
not do) and where in the country you'd like to go. The sponsoring organization
is: The Norwegian Youth Council (Landslaget for Norsk Ungdomsorganisioner)
Osterdalsgata 17 <-- the 'O' should have a / through it
Oslo 6, Norway
phone: +47 (02) 67 00 45
application processing fee: NOK 175.00 (payment instructions are sent with the
information packet)
ages 18-30, though they did not seem too strict on this
minimum pay is NOK 250/week, with a maximum of 35 hours of work; other
arrangements may be made between the guest and the farmer
Eva Herstad was the contact person in 1983
(all information current as of August, 1983)
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I understand that many other countries have similar programs; try your favorite
consulate. One strong recommendation: try to learn the language of whatever
country you go to. Being able to be a part of the conversations around you
will add a lot to the whole experience. Remember the joke:
What do you call a person who can speak three languages? Trilingual.
What do you call a person who can speak two languages? Bilingual.
What do you call a person who can speak one language? American.
Mike Schuh/ms274G/John Fluke Mfg Co/Box C9090/Everett WA 98206 USA/206-356-6241
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