21. Elena: The choice of staying in a country where war is raging

Carmen is from America and Puerto Rico. She was born in the Bronx, New York. Using both sides of the brain will not hurt, it will give you the balance to live the best version of yourself. https://wikitia.com/wiki/Carmen_Gloria_Perez https://carmengloriaperez.net/ https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1034414 Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic Editor: Dejan Tomka Webmaster: Nevena Djokic, Vedrana Tanovic Italian outro: Sofia Cosenza Art: Jenny Drevland  With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat. Keywords: America, Puerto Rico, USA Army, Hollywood, Netflix  

May is from Malaysia. After talking to a friend, the idea to start a private business was born. Listen to how food changes our habits. https://frognerkitchen.no/ https://instagram.com/frognerkitchen?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic Editor: Dejan Tomka Webmaster: Nevena Djokic, Vedrana Tanovic Art: Jenny Drevland  With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.   Keywords: Malaysia, Private bussines, Fast food, Healthy food

Vasil is from Northern Macedonia. By moving to Norway, he uncompromisingly persisted in his intention to do the job he loves and knows how to do best. Today, he is the initiator and implementer of several festivals in the city of Tromsø. Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic Editor: Dejan Tomka Webmaster: Nevena Djokic, Vedrana Tanovic Art: Jenny Drevland  With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.   Keywords: Jugoslavija, Anarchism, Identity, Festivals, Tromsø

Ellen is from America. She came to Oslo to volunteer at a music festival but also to continue her studies. She had certain expectations, good but also bad experiences. She decided to stay in Norway and fight for what she believes in. https://oslodesk.com/at-she-community-former-employees-reveal-toxic-workplace-and-labour-rights-violations/ Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic Editor: Dejan Tomka Webmaster: Nevena Djokic Art: Jenny Drevland  With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.   Keywords: Gender Studies, Feminism, Racism, Inequality

Elena is from Ukraine. She decides not to refuge for the second time in her life but to stay and fight the aggressor in her own way.    Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic Editor: Dejan Tomka Webmaster: Nevena Djokic Art: Jenny Drevland  With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.   Keywords: Ukraine, War, Russian invasion, Refugees

Debora is from Italy. Friendship connected her with Norway but love got her to stay. She's a professor at Oslo University and a fan of Måneskin.   Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic Editor and webmaster: Mathias Leander Olsen Art: Jenny Drevland With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.   Keywords: 17 years in norway, Mom, Spanish teachers, Landuages, PHD, Music, Food, Living in Norway

Mihovil is from Croatia. He wanted to start a new life in a society where his values and believes were part of everyday life. He believed in himself when most of his friends thought his decisions were silly and too risky. Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic Editor and webmaster: Mathias Leander Olsen Art: Jenny Drevland  With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.   Keywords: Yugoslavia, Croatia, East Europa, Civil Rights

Miika has dual citizenship. He is half-Norwegian half American, but spent most of his childhood in Italy.  He grew up surrounded by artist and he enjoyed the multicultural community and "free spirit air" they gave him.     Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic Editor and webmaster: Mathias Leander Olsen Art: Jenny Drevland  With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.   Keywords: Italy, America, USA, Norway, Climate, Politics, Art and culture, Opinion, life, personal story, 

Donita is from Philippines. After moving to Norway and working at a fish factory, she realized that she had to follow her plans to become a teacher, even though she now lives in a foreign country with a foreign language. https://www.facebook.com/PinayTeacherinNorway/ https://www.youtube.com/c/PinayTeacherinNorway Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic Editor and webmaster: Mathias Leander Olsen Art: Jenny Drevland With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.   Keywords: Learning, Norwegian Teacher, Oslo Trondheim, dialects, Pak Tai, interview, immigrant, traveling

Rebecca is from Ethiopia. She came to Norway when she was 25 years old. Now, 25 years later, she reflects on her experience in both countries and her identity as an Ethiopian and as a Norwegian.   Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic Editor: Mathias Olsen & Mary Ann Skretteberg Andersen Produced by: Vedrana Tanovic, Mary Ann Skretteberg Andersen and Mathias Leander Olsen - With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat. Art: Jenny Drevland    Key words: Ethiopia, elderly people, nursing homes, racism, identity