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adminee
  10/16/2020 11:21 EST

Welcome to the Switzerland forum. If you're new or have been using the forum a long time, please take a few minutes to introduce yourself and tell us a bit about yourself and your life abroad. If you're a newcomer and have questions about living in Switzerland, post your introduction here and your questions and comments in a new topic.

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ladeeda
  3/26/2024 15:58 EST

I'm a 30 year woman finishing up my bachelors degree and want to be able to do an exchange. My school has an exchange with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Switzerland and I am wondering what peoples experience is with exchanges there (or specifically in Olten). I hear it's very expensive and wondering if that just relatively speaking and if it's a fun exchange. All experience and comments are welcome!

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GMonroy
  3/5/2024 11:37 EST

I am a 24 year old MFL teacher and EAL and Personalised learning teaching assistant. While studying French at UNIGE in 2021, I met my boyfriend who is Swiss and lives in Geneva, and we've been doing long-distance ever since, and I am now trying to find a way to move there to be with him- a feat made harder by Brexit! Ideally, I want to find employment at one of the international schools as an English or Spanish teacher, but I really just want to be able to live with him anyway possible!

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hildeant
  3/4/2024 17:39 EST

Looking into relocating to Italy or Swiss for retirement

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robilua84
  2/15/2024 09:46 EST

Hello to everybody, I am an Italian who retired in Switzerlan (Luhano, Ticino) after having worked in several locations, including Switzerlan (Geneva). In total I have spent over 10 years in Switzerland, which I consider my second country and my home.

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infinitiessquared
  2/14/2024 10:42 EST

Currently preparing to move to Switzerland and would love to interact with and get a better understanding of what the dynamics, culture and costs of living there involve.

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LaurenTainton
  2/8/2024 03:11 EST

Hi to all expats living in Switzerland,

I am an Australian (living in Canberra working in technology, climate change and health with a government agency). I have lived abroad for 20 years (15 years in New York and 5 in London). During those 20 years I worked in marketing science with pharmaceutical and large IT companies (I've had my own company since 2003 operating in the US and Australia). I'm feeling "hemmed in" in this country as it is quite insular. Apologies to my fellow Australians on this forum, but it seems about 15 years behind the rest of the world. I would like to get back to a more expansive world view in scope of work and life. My focus area was international marketing research and strategy when I lived in New York and London.

I'm considering a permanent move to Switzerland for a few reasons. It is the most beautiful country in the world - I love hiking, it is a global center and home to many pharmaceutical companies, and it is also my favourite place for a holiday!

I've made significant moves like this in the past from Sydney to London and then London to New York, so I know what it feels like to be an expat. I thought it would be great to connect with people in this forum to learn more about Switzerland.

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Jenkuek
  2/1/2024 08:43 EST

Considering a move to Vevey so interested to look for resource/advice concerning where to live etc

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Pankratov
  1/29/2024 13:02 EST

Hi living in Zurich for the last 8 years. Trying to join an exapt community.

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aqua01
  1/20/2024 19:39 EST

Moved to CH in 2023, kanton Zug, with my husband and son, and another one in my belly :)

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raygo
  1/5/2024 13:46 EST

Like to visit other countries. Up to 78 now.

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nenes2023
  12/7/2023 08:35 EST

Hi, I am moving to Zug for work!

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Aywen121
  11/25/2023 08:35 EST

I am an engineer who has travelled the world. I enjoy kayaking and have 2 daughters.

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buhlma2
  11/17/2023 15:08 EST

Swiss born, married, 4 children (one living in Switzerland in the canton of FR). Living in Florida, USA, for the past 40 years. Own business. Fed up with mass shootings, gun violence, lying and violent politicians. Returning to Switzerland to give my younger children a life in safety and culture.

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Lugano
  10/24/2023 06:44 EST

I am considering a move to either Lugano or Varese from the US. I am a retired EU national

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035
  10/24/2023 03:41 EST

Moving to either Thun or Bern, Switzerland and hoping to discover the best areas to live in these two locations.
Thank you.

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jenicasebrit
  10/17/2023 19:00 EST

I am a 70 year old female, Caucasian American, and would love to live in Switzerland for a year. I recently visited Germany, France, Switzerland & Austria, and fell in love with Winterthur!! All of Switzerland was friendly and charming!! I am a retired English teacher, Secondary 7-12, and hold a lifetime certificate B in English & literature, and would love to tutor or teach again!! I have been retired 8 years. My hobbies are reading& reading &reading!! I am in good health , and am a very extroverted lady! My interests are expanded daily! I have three grown children who have blessed me with six grandchildren as well as one "great-grand"!! Can't wait to meet all on the forum!

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MiaDean
  10/3/2023 07:34 EST

Gruess Gott!

Not sure where we are going yet, maybe Switzerland, maybe Andorra but we are looking for a nice, simple, quiet life with much natural beauty, a place that is safe and peaceful.

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brobinson721
  9/25/2023 12:17 EST

Interested in moving to Zurich, but concerned about the availability of Healthcare and the quality of care as well.

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Erika216000
  9/12/2023 04:20 EST

Planning to move to Geneva or Version in 2023 with my husband and 9-year-old boy.

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Kiksy
  9/7/2023 08:50 EST

Hello, I am half British, half German and have lived in many countries including Switzerland where I live now and Japan, The Netherlands, Germany, Russia, the UK and the US

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