AU PAIR CULTURE QUESTS
NORWAY
Europe
Capital: Oslo
Languages: Bokmal Norwegian, Nynorsk Norwegian, small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities
Diet
- Most young people in Norway eat meat.
- Vegetarianism is not common.
- The typical diet in Norway includes seafood, meat, dairy and fruits.
Religion
- The most common religion in Norway is Lutheran.
- Most young people in Norway do not practice their religion regularly.
Telephone & Internet
- Most homes have a telephone and a computer with access to the Internet.
- Family members will be able to take a message in English from a potential host family.
“By inviting a person from another country to join our family, live with us, and learn about our culture, we actually learn so much about ourselves, how our own culture and way of life appear through the lens of someone new.”
Belle, host parent
Massachusetts
“The flexibility the program affords us is outstanding. With other child care options, I always felt I was accommodating their schedule instead of my own.”
Jill, host parent
New Jersey
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