1. Welcome Letter

It is with great excitement and joy that we welcome you to the UWC Red Cross Nordic 10th Reunion! This special gathering marks a decade since your time on the fjord of Flekke, and we could not be more thrilled to bring together two generations of alumni for a celebration of memories, milestones, and the values that continue to unite us.

As we reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and reflect on the paths we’ve taken, we’ll also honor the shared experiences that shaped us and the bonds that remain unbreakable across time and distance.

Over the course of this reunion, we invite you to relive the beauty of campus life through activities that connect us with the fjords and forests, engage in thoughtful conversations about the world we envision, and celebrate the diversity of our community through performances, stories, and shared meals. Together, we will not only celebrate our past but also imagine how we, as individuals and as a collective, can continue to make a meaningful impact in the years ahead.

Whether it has been years or mere months since your last visit to RCN, this is your home, and we are so happy to have you back. We hope this reunion becomes a cherished moment in your journey—a chance to rediscover the spirit of RCN and rekindle the friendships that make this place so extraordinary.

Here’s to celebrating peace, diversity, and two unforgettable generations of RCN alumni!

2. A letter for Reunion Organizing Committee

We can’t wait to see you all!! <3333

We’ve created a website to keep all information readily available and updated: https://rcn-reunion.demarco.se/

On the website, you will find two important forms. One is the “Stay in touch” form, where you can update your contact information. The other is the “Activities” form, where you can provide input on what activities YOU would like to see happening – or maybe even organize? – at the reunion.

You will also find a link on how to apply for an alumni funded ticket if the cost of the reunion is prohibiting you from attending.

Do reach out to any of us if you have any questions and we’ll do our best to answer them or forward them to Edis. We’ll keep a log of previously asked and answers on the website.

Warmest of wishes

Reunion organizing team – Dylan, Emma, Katharina, Sara-Estelle, Sophia

3. Event Overview

The Reunion overview is still a draft and it will be finalized by the Reunion Organizing Committee (ROC) to accommodate the needs of the participants.

Reunion Organizing Committee: Dylan, Emma DMS, Katharina, Sara-Estelle, Sophia.

Edis Pajic - Engagement and Development at UWC RCN, edis.pajic@uwcrcn.no 

If you have any suggestions, requests and feedback please feel free to reach out to Edis or any member of the ROC, or fill out this form.

Here you can find the program from last year.  Event overview is presented below:

Monday August 3rd - Arrival, Registration and Official Opening

Tuesday August 4th - Thursday August 6th: Reunion Activities including                 outdoor/indoor activities, Pool time, visit to Dale, party in Høegh…

Friday August 7th - Check out and Departure

The Reunion is an event that is accommodated for families and children. All the activities will be adapted for participation of all family members.

4. Travel Information

Transportation Options From Bergen/Førde to Flekke Summary

• Highly recommend that people arrive into Bergen or Førde
• Alumni are encouraged to plan their public transit routes to Flekke - schedules are below
• Shuttle buses will be provided by the college from the Flekke bus stop. No other transportation is provided by the college.
• At the moment it is cost prohibitive to arrange chartered transportation from any of the locations without a critical mass confirming, paying into the booking and committing to the established times of departure. It is estimated that without completely full charters, it will likely be more expensive than transit for the individual to pay into a charter arrangement, even after splitting up the cost.
• We recommend that alumni book their journeys to Bergen or Førde. The committee can then review if there are critical masses that can travel as a group.

BERGEN - FLEKKE

Express Boat Schedules

https://www.norled.no/en/expressboat-ferry/ :

Option 1:

Price for adults: NOK 653 (one way), NOK 980 (return)

Price for children: NOK 301 (one way), NOK 452(return)

Express boat leaves Bergen at 08:00

Arrives in Rysjedalsvika at 09:57

Bus from Rysjedalsvika to Flekke arrives at 11:00.

The bus costs NOK 44,- and can be paid using cash or credit/debit card.

Option 2: 

Price for adults: NOK 653 (one way), NOK 980(return)

Price for children: NOK 301 (one way), NOK 452 (return)

Express boat leaves Bergen at 16:30

Arrives in Rysjedalsvika at 18:35

Bus from Rysjedalsvika to Flekke arrives at 19:20.

The bus costs NOK 44,- and can be paid using cash or credit/debit card.

Book these tickets in advance, as that time of the year is busy and you might not be able to get a seat on the ferry.

BERGEN-FØRDE-DALE 

Bus schedules www.vybuss.no : From Bergen bus station

Option 1:

Price for adults: NOK 439/469,-

Bergen to Førde Time: 08:00-11:27 or 16:50-20:21

Connecting bus from Førde to Dale operated by Skyss. https://www.skyss.no/ 

The bus costs NOK 40,- and can be paid using cash or credit/debit card. Dale is a 15 minute drive from Flekke.

OSLO-FØRDE Flights

There are 5 flights from Oslo to Førde every weekday. Førde airport is a 50 minute drive from campus. The flights are operated by Widerøe https://www.wideroe.no/

Landing in Førde at: 08:50, 13:15 , 16:30, 20:20, 23:20

Buses for flights into Førde

For all flights coming into Førde there is an airport bus that goes to Førde centre, that will connect to buses to Dale and Flekke, see: www.skyss.no . If you take either of the flights that land at 08:50 or 13:15, you will arrive in Flekke at 15:40.

The flights arriving at 16:30, 20:20 and 23:20 do not have connecting buses to Dale or Flekke. In this case you will need to order a taxi to Flekke. Contact Edis if you need help with booking this. More information on buses, taxis and car rental can be found here.

Driving To Campus

As you may have worked out by reading the above information, it is much easier to get to campus by car.

If you are driving to campus from Bergen, you should drive towards Oppedal where you will take a 20 minute ferry to Lavik. Campus is a 50 minute drive from Lavik. Ferries run approximately every 20 minutes during the day but service is more limited at night. Check timetables here.

For car rental at the Beren airport more information can be found here.

5. Accommodation Details

The participants of Reunion will be hosted in the student village. As you can remember the rooms have 5 beds each. Please fill out this form^[a][b] to express your request on whether there is someone you would like to share the room with, or to have the room for your family.

All the meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be provided by the College in Kantina. The Kantina offers vegetarian and vegan options. Please note that any additional snacks need to be provided by yourself.

If you have more specific dietary requirements and allergies please contact Edis at edis.pajic@uwcrcn.no.

6. Registration Details

Registration is completed via bookings.uwcconnect.com
Registration is provided via our booking system VisBook, payment is made via our payment provider Nets. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Maestro.

Early Bird discount closes on 1st April 2026, final deadline for registration 1st June 2025. The registration fee covers accommodation, food and on-campus activities such as outdoor activities.

Cancellations

If you, for some reason, need to cancel your booking, the following terms apply:

Up to 8 weeks before arrival: 100% refund

Up to 4 weeks before arrival: 50% refund

From 4 weeks up to arrival: No refund.

Please take contact with UWC Connect for cancellations, to help us please provide your order number: connect@uwcrcn.no

7. Donations

To help as many alumni as possible attend, we’ve created a small financial aid system. When booking your ticket, you can choose to add a donation—which will go toward covering tickets for classmates who would otherwise not be able to join. Small donations matter!

8. Financial Aid

If you need support to attend the reunion, you can apply for a pre-funded ticket (covered by alumni contributions) by March 31st.

• Funded by fellow alumni who add an optional contribution when purchasing their ticket (all amounts welcome, kept confidential)
• Applies to the attendance ticket only (not travel)
• Funds distributed to those who indicate they would be unable to attend without aid
• Applications viewed only by the organizing group and kept confidential
• If requests exceed available funds, tickets distributed at random with a waitlist
• Funds distributed on April 5th—applicants notified shortly after
• Any surplus carries forward to support future reunions

To apply for a pre-funded ticket (covered by alumni contributions), please fill out this form no later than March 31st.

Financial Aid Key Points:

• Financial aid is funded by fellow alumni who choose to add an optional contribution when purchasing their own ticket (in any amount, smaller donations are possible!). The additional contributions are kept confidential.
• The financial aid only applies to the cost of the attendance ticket (not travel).
• The aid funds for tickets will be distributed to folks who submit the form above indicating that without aid they would be unable to attend the reunion. We will aim to cover as many full tickets as possible depending on the amount that is donated by our class!
• Applications will be viewed only by the volunteers from the reunion organizing group. All applications will be kept confidential.
• If requests exceed available funds, tickets will be distributed at random. Anyone remaining would be put on a waitlist and contacted with more information about next steps if any are possible.
• Funds will be distributed on April 5, and applicants will be notified shortly thereafter.
• Any surplus funds will be carried forward to support financial aid for next year’s reunion.

9. Visa Letters

Please check whether you need a visa to visit Norway. Check at this UDI website.

In case you do need a visa, and a visa letter please contact Edis at edis.pajic@uwcrcn.no.

10. Communication

For any questions regarding the reunion you can contact Edis at edis.pajic@uwcrcn.no or members of the ROC.

To make the communication more efficient please join the Signal community at https://signal.group/#CjQKIEpgLxl-koIdwVo2qiWDTup0oW5m8FVQt5hTGTN9ptAJEhDhN42pUg9EY_o7VbpCpeek 

WhatsApp ‘16: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L6juDYqmHx9DlcFfBLwMCS 

WhatsApp ‘17: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpiQh9RGxYVAhQWPHfXv8o 

Stay in touch and update your info.

11. Contact Information

For any additional information or questions please contact:

Edis Pajic

Engagement and Development Coordinator

edis.pajic@uwcrcn.no

+47 47 512126

Reunion Organizing Committee

https://rcn-reunion-26.notion.site/2eda5fd7e0d580659dccf3614905056b?pvs=105