When I first arrived in Norway for my internschip at Uteguiden, I was excited but also very nervous. It was my first time living abroad and I had no idea what to expect. Looking back now, I can say that this has been one of the best experiences of my life.
My internship at Uteguiden was very varied. I helped prepare and check equipment before activities, assisted guides when needed and made sure everything was ready for guests. I also learned how important safety procedures are. Before every activity, the equipent has to be checked carefully and the guides need to make sure participants receive the correct information. Seeing all the preparation behind each activity showed me that a successful tour is about much more than what guests see during the activity itself.
Mon stage m’a également permis de découvrir le côté organisationnel de l’entreprise. J’ai observé comment les activités sont planifiées, comment les réservations sont gérées et comment l’équipe s’adapte aux conditions météorologiques. En Norvège, la météo peut changer rapidement, ce qui demande beaucoup de flexibilité et une bonne communication entre les collègues.
One of the biggest lessons I learned during this internship was learning how to interact with guests from different countries. Uteguiden welcomes visitors from all over the world, so good communication and customer service are essential. I learned how to make people feel welcome, answer questions and help create a positive experience for them. This improved both my communication skills and my confidence when working with new people.
Une autre chose que j’ai apprises est le travail en équipe. Chaque personne dans l’équipe a une tâche différente, mais tout le monde travaille ensemble pour que les activités se passent bien. Grâce à cela, j’ai compris qu’il est important d’être organisé, de respecter ses responsabilités et d’aider les autres quand c’est nécessaire.
Another thing that amazed me was how quickly the landscape changed during the four months of my internship. When I arrived, everything was covered in snow. A month later, the snow melted and the landscape became brown and yellowish. By the end of my stay, the valleys were green and full of flowers. It was incredible to see nature change so much in such a short time. These changes also mean that I was part of the switch between winter season to summer season.
Mais ce que je retiendrai surtout, ce sont les personnes que j’ai rencontrées. Quand je suis arrivée en Norvège, je ne connaissais personne. Aujourd’hui, je repars avec des très beaux souvenirs et des amis que j’espère garder toute ma vie.
I am also very grateful to the entire Uteguiden team. From the first day, they welcomed me and made me feel part of the team. They trusted me with responsibilities, answered my questions and gave me the opportunity to learn by doing. Because of them, I improved not only my professional skills but also my confidence and independence.
Quand je repense à ces derniers mois, je réalise que ce stage a été bien plus qu’une expérience professionnelle. il m’a permis de découvrir un nouveau pays, de sortir de ma zone de confort et de rencontrer des personnes extraordinaires. Je quitterai la Norvège avec beaucoup de gratitude, des souvenirs inoubliables et des amis pour la vie. Cette aventure m’a appris de nombreuses choses que je garderai avec moi pour le reste de ma vie.
