Useful advices from headmaster Hallgeir Gammelsæter when he opened the
new academic year at Høgskolen
i Molde August 20, 2014. This is an extract from the end
of his welcome speech (rbnett.no)
Even though many people think so, and especially here in Norway, the
welfare and knowledge will not come by itself. I have two important advices to
the students, the first about organization. You will have much freedom; some of
you will have days without lectures, so to organize your studies and spare time
well will be crucial.
The second advice is about language and communication. This is a central
point in today’s society, and to develop a good language it requires reading.
You should prioritize books that take a long time to finish, and I’m not only
talking about your school books.
Especially the last lines about reading are important, are universal
and include every single human on earth. Without having good reading skills,
you will have problems with acquire new knowledge, both at school, at work and
in your private life.
