Viktorija is a graduate of Scandinavian studies, focusing on the Norwegian language, literature and culture. Early on she pursued her ambition of exploring European and Nordic languages, customs and cultures through participating in foreign exchanges. Completing courses such as the one at the University of Agder helped her broaden her understanding of Norway and its society, norms and the way of life. This gave her useful insights which she can apply in providing her students with much more than plain knowledge of a foreign language. She also actively took part in various workshops and projects, applying practical skills in areas such as literary translation. During her studies, she understood the challenge of accessibility in the process of acquiring a living language, and adapting to the learning curve of various subjects. This way she became aware of the challenges that may arise with students and knows how to alleviate any that can occur for the best outcome in the process of mastering the Norwegian language.