Hanne Line Wærness is International Coordinator and senior lecturer at the programme of social education at department of health, VID Specialized University in Stavanger, Norway. She works to increase students' intercultural competence and curiosity, thereby becoming a culturally sensitive social educator. Blended Intensive Programs - BIPs - are an excellent way to bridge the gap between profession, ethics and legislation, for both students and lecturers. So, lets BIP!