Knut has had to adjust from a city smaller than Lethbridge (about 2/3 the size actually) to a city the size of Calgary. Norway is over 400 years old compared to our almost 150. Much of the history and heritage and folklore comes from the stories of Vikings. The coastline is rugged but pretty with all the fjords.

Knut's father is an EMT specialist doctor, as well as a Rotarian, and his mother is a psychiatrist. He has one brother (three years older) who also did an exchange - his was to Australia. He is an avid skier, loves sports such as soccer, sailing and volleyball as well. Knut also played in a band and loves to play the guitar.



Knut making his presentation to Calgary West on October 14, 2011