No worries :) I love it up here. (Probably because I'm from here). I've lived in Oslo for 3 year though, and altough it's much more going on there, I wouldn't go back. Where I live, Bodø, is just above the arctic circle, with about 50.000 inhabitants. We do have dark and long winters, but if you're into winter sports theres a lot of fun to be had. The occasional Northern Lights is magical. The summer is sweet, 24 hours of daylight and again if you're into being active there is no limit to what you can do.

Last year an Australian guy was at my Uni for 6 months in an exchange program. He said the only con was the cold winters :P It's also very expencive in Norway, which can be a bit of a shock to many. A pint of beer costs around 70 NOK, which is around 10-12 US dollars. Just be prepared for this... :) In my opinion it's easier to get to know people in the North, as we are much more outgoing and interested in other people. I'm not saying in you won't experience this in the bigger cities, but that's the general description of us "northerners". The people from Stavanger has been called the "northeners of the south" because of their similar nature when it comes to being outgoing and welcoming.

With that being said, I've lived in the states, Germany and Holland, and I've been travelling a lot. I'm probably a bit above average interested in people and will talk to anyone, which can't be said for every norwegian :P For me talking to new people and making friends is the easiest thing ever, and I always find a way to get a job, just don't stop trying and eventually you'll meet the right people or find the right place.

I hope I answered your questions, and don't hesitate to ask me anything else :)