Early vegetarians

Sophie Bruusgaard Jewett, as her name suggests, has an international background. The mother is half Norwegian and brought her American boyfriend back to Norway after they met while studying in the US. It’s why Jewett has American citizenship and a surname, and it’s why he always looked beyond national boundaries, even when he grew up in Stabekk.

When he was growing up, his mother worked in corporate branding, while his father was a programmer. Like his parents, he enjoyed reading growing up, and is still obsessed with science fiction.

– Through reading I opened my eyes to climate issues, and when I was 13 I decided to become a vegetarian. I think that was the first time I realized that my choices could have a positive impact on the world around me, and that has been my vision ever since.

Around his neck, Jewett has a pendant he got from his mother: “Dream big”. He said that his parents always challenged him to be ambitious. Whenever he complained about something being difficult, he got the reply: “It builds character.”

– There is much to criticize in American culture, but it is precisely the ability to think big that I bring with me. It’s important, if you’re going to work hard for something, that you have a dream big enough to make it worthwhile. I look forward to getting up in the morning to go to work every day.

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– But that part of American culture that is individualistic doesn’t really appeal to me. What I really like about Norway is our concern for the community. I’ve always dreamed of doing something big that would bring about a positive change in the world. In this case, I may have brought the best of both American and Norwegian culture.