‘I'm going to miss NHH’, admits Vilde Norheim Ellingsen (26). She was among the 400 graduates that was recently celebrated with a grand ceremony in Grieghallen.
‘It feels really good to be done. At the same time, it's been five fantastic years at NHH that I'm going to miss,’ says Vilde Norheim Ellingsen (26) from Harstad, and adds:
‘I'm going to miss the people I've met, all the experiences NHH has given me and not least the great lecturers.’
She is now looking forward to start working at PwC in Oslo from August.
Like most NHH candidates, Ellingsen is highly sought after in the job market: 97 per cent of candidates who are employed, have relevant work six months after finishing their studies. And 93 percent get a job while they are still students. This is shown by the NHH's latest labour market survey.
Karoline Aasnæs (24) is the leader of the Student Association at NHH (NHHS), which has a reputation of being among the most active in the country. At the Graduation, she gave a speech to her fellow students. Aasnæs herself has one year left to study before she graduates.
‘Today, we celebrate not only your academic achievements but also the friendships, unforgettable memories, and experiences that have shaped you. And remember, it's not just an education you've received here, but also an unforgettable collection of stories - some of which might be better suited for sharing at a reunion than in a job interview!’
‘I wish you all the best in the future. Thank you for the time we have shared here at NHH - and may you always remember to carry a piece of NHH in your heart.’
Madeleine Bjørnestad Røed, co-founder and CEO of Stack by Me, was this year's keynote speaker. Last year, she received the award NHH Alumni of the Year. In her speech, she gave five career tips to the students.
‘Remember to be open to change, and don't be afraid to change course if something doesn't feel right. Often you find your right path by trial and error. This is especially true in the startup world, but also in life in general.’
The other four tips: