he is 24 M norweigian and i am 20 F pakistani, met online two years ago and have been in very much in love since then. i am a medstudent and my degree ends in three years and he wants me to move with him. but i am worried about my career as a young graduated doctor. Can anyone guide me how things will unfold for me as i will try to apply?

I am under NUMS in pakistan, in 3rd year almost. last year i did mail some norweigian and danish medschools about a transfer and they said they dont take undergrads and advised me to wait till my degree is done. today i looked at Helsedirektoratet guide about this test. is it hard? can i clear it as someone with good medschool grades, above average (idk how to say it in here, but in top 5 in my class) .

another major concern is language, he doesnt speak or teach me norsk at all even tho i asked so much saying that he is not a good teacher. i barely have time to study myself or maybe that it is too soon to get a tutor? i mean i have atleast 3 4 years left. a B2 level is required, i am planning to do it in my break bw the mandatory internship and graduation. thats 3 months.

the visa process, i have heard a lot of people get denied a lot of times…i am just scared that what if i get denied too?…. i have asked him that maybe he can move in here with me in pakistan until i am done with my degree since he has a remote job, he said "its easy for you to say" for context he is very shy and introvert also hates summer.

immigrant hate etc is a scary factor for me too, i would rather live in my own country than be a burden or nuisance to other people. i have always wanted to be a good doctor and help people but i would absolutely hate if my patients feel uncomfortable around me because of my skin. i agree that a lot of immigrants are reasons for many issues in eu these days, but for me i am a responsible citizen who wants a quiet peaceful life with my partner.

overall i am scared about having to wait any longer after my graduation and want to know what i can do to avoid it? are there others who have moved like me? if yes, can they help me stop worrying?

by ididnotasktobeborn23

8 comments

  1. Do not move to Norway to be with someone you’ve never spent much time with irl. He may be a very different person face to face. 

    Come visit, stay for a couple of weeks, see how it goes. If it’s good, come for longer next time. Maybe a couple of months. 

    If that goes well you can start thinking about moving. Make sure to keep your independence though. You do not want to be stuck with a controlling person in a country where you know nobody and don’t speak the language. 

  2. In addition to what other posters have said, I have to caution you that in order to work within the medical field here, you absolutely have to have very good Norwegian. I would expect the examinations to be certified for medical practice to be in Norwegian.

    I know a licensed pharmacist here who came from Pakistan with an Masters in pharmaceutical sciences. Even after several years studying, both Norwegian & for the exam here, it took her two tries to pass the exam.

    There is a demand for staff across pretty much all medical jobs in Norway, so if you can pass, the opportunities are good.

  4. Your native language(s) will be an asset in hospitals.
    Pakistani immigrants are among our most well settled , I have been working in a hospital for half of my working life, and would not worry too much about attitude from others. We have a lot of doctors from Pakistan. The surprise will maybe be that your noewegian is not flawless, as most of them will be second or third generation immigrants.

  6. Hi, i will suggest finishing your grade and possibly have work experience before you move-in.

    The country needs general practitioners. So if you can experience and learn the language, I think it will be possible to get a job.

  7. Do you need to move to Norway? Couldn’t you both move to Ireland or the UK? That way you don’t have the language barrier for working and you are less dependent on him if things don’t work out?

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