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I was born in Lillehammer, Norway

What language(s) do you speak?

Norwegian and English. I’d like to learn French, but so far, I only know enough to buy a baguette at a bakery and ask beneficiaries if they’d like a sandwich, coffee, or tea.

What does STCP mean to you?

Coming straight to Serve the City from a master’s in Human Rights and Multiculturality, it’s been a way to exploring my academic interests in practice, and a transition between studying and working life. But STCP has also become a social community for me as a newcomer to Paris, and it’s giving me a way to connect with the city in a deeper, more meaningful way.

When you’re not volunteering, how do you spend your time?

I like to spend time with my boyfriend and friends that I’ve made in Paris – maybe going to a cute market or grabbing a coffee or drink. Besides that, I also enjoy making a nice dinner, getting some snacks and watch reality TV, working out, or just explore what Paris has to offer.

What is your favorite hobby?

I don’t really have one specific hobby. I like to explore new areas and cultures, both around where I live and in completely new places. I also did baton twirling competitively from age six until I was 21 (when covid hit). I’m not active anymore, but it’ll always be my favorite hobby and hold some of my best memories.

What is your favorite meal?

Probably Norwegian tacos haha. When I’m home, I eat it at least once a week and I never get tired of it. When I want to be a little fancy, I go for crispy duck or tapas/charcuterie.

With which person living or deceased would you like to eat that meal?

My grandma, who passed away in 2017. I would really love to talk with her again and get to know her on a deeper level now that I’m older.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

A worry-free weekend surrounded by my friends and family, just enjoying each other’s company.

Which living person do you most admire?

Ouff I have no idea, I admire a lot of people for different reasons. I admire people who dare to speak up when something is wrong, people who care for others before themselves, people who always seem to know their worth, and people who keep going even when they’re mistreated.

Which talent would you most like to have?

To speak lots of languages so I could communicate with and learn more about people from all over the world. Perhaps being less lazy, so I actually try to learn languages.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Probably just growing up and becoming a decent person with good values and surrounding myself with good people. On the more materialistic side, I’m proud of my hard work as a baton twirling athlete, managing me to reach my goals to get 1st place in some disciplines at nationals, represent Team Norway internationally, and also place well in international competitions.

If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?

Just a house cat in a nice family I think – seems very chill, and I’ll get lots of cuddles.