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They told me Norwegians were cold, but somewhere between the silence and the small talk, that stereotype melted away. This is an apropos. Apropos is the free column where Studvest journalists can write about whatever they want. The language is often informal and playful. Note: satire, sarcasm, and irony may occur, and the apropos should be taken with a grain of salt. At the welcome day in Bergen, we were handed what felt like a survival kit for life in Norway.
At the old Youth Residential Home in Laksevåg, the sound of guitar strings seeps through the walls. Upstairs, drummer Kristian Vigmonstad is putting the finishing touches on Fløi’s upcoming album, while childhood friends Endre Abildsnes and Brede Thomassen take a short break outside – talking about music, memories, and the city that shaped them.
Korawik’s remarkable journey was shared with us by his stepfather, Marko Näremaa, who also serves as his manager and biggest supporter. It was Marko who played a crucial role in bringing the young Thai athlete to Finland, where he now trains. However, the path that led Korawik to ski jumping was anything but conventional. As a child in Thailand, sports were a distant luxury for Korawik.
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