Sogn is the worst student village in Oslo. The noise from the construction is unbearable and they…read moredon't offer any type of financial or material compensation. Since February I've had to endure ear-piercing construction noise like drilling, hammering, and bulldozers, every single week Monday through Friday from dawn till dusk. In addition to that, the service desk is very incompetent at dealing with internal moving and the caretakers take days to get back to you. The noise and the dust are no joke since some of us have developed a cluster of somatic and psychological symptoms including irritability, nausea, insomnia, lack of concentration and lack of motivation. Stay out for your own sanity.

I am currently sitting in my place at Kringsjå and listening to the sweet and gentle sound of…read moreconstruction work ten metres outside my window. Which I just was told will be lasting until eight tonight. And on top of that, they're raising my rent. And this will last until my lease expires, no calm away from the city to be found here. Small, cramped, orange and with constant noise pollution and no more post office, the Kringsjå student village is pathetic and far away from the city. I regret applying here.

Steer clear, if you don't want to get stung with unbelievable charges for dust or a small mark on…read morethe wall of your room. Even if the room was a tip when you moved in and have cleaned it thoroughly they will still withhold a chunk of your deposit for something. They are using overseas students as a money making scheme If you do chose this place, make sure an inspection is carried out when you move in, take photos and show them when you move in, look at marks on the wall dust on the skirting etc. Then take photos when you move out of the same places in the room. Maybe then they wont withhold money, however they probably will . They are fraudsters They have charged 300nok to remove a sofa from her room that was already in her room when she moved in!!