Hello everybody!
I am Murhaf from Syria, I've been admitted to integrate a master's program at the University of Oslo, but I know nobody to guide me in Oslo and I would be really grateful if you could answer my questions!
First of all regarding the accommodation:
I received an offer of partly furnished room at Fjellbirkeland Student Village, about KNO 2436-2734 (excluding electricity) I only need to buy an armchair! What do you think of its location and rental? Do you know any online store where I can check the prices of armchairs?
Money matters:
How much money does one need to spend monthly? (Excluding the housing rent)
Thank you for your help!
Cheers
New student in Oslo
GuestPoster190
09 July 2011 15:38:31
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naeem111
05 August 2011 16:21:50
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Hi Murhaf! I know the place and its area! the option is very good and almost the cheapest option you can get as an student. So, I recommend you to accept that offer.
About chair and other stuff, when you arrived here, go to any IKEA store and buy one for a cheap price (in Norwegian standard, LOL!). I bought a chair yesterday in IKEA for 79 NOK. How to get there: there is a free shuttle bus near the Oslo sentral station going to IKEA on every hour and returns back to the same place.
GuestPoster190
08 August 2011 20:49:49
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Hi Naeem,
Thanks a lot for your reply! Actually I came across an awesome website called finn. In there you can find lots of people who are giving away too many stuff, including armchairs :-D Check it out.
naeem111
08 August 2011 20:53:02
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Yes! sometimes if you're lucky you can get them for free or very low price. finn.no is the key to many things in Norway. keep using it often! 
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