americanbear
American expat in Switzerland
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31
Contacts
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About me
American
Lives in Lausanne
Speaks English and very little French.
Registration: 23 January 2008
What travel adaptor for Switzerland?
A is okay for here but...B looks like an adapter I have. It works in a number of countries and will be fine here in Switzerland. If it's one you already have, why buy something else? Read More
Moving from America to Switzerland
Hate to break it to you but unless you have a job offer already, the chances of you, as an American, getting a job here are slim to nonexistent. I'm sure there are better websites that will help you but this one at least will get you ... Read More
Planning move to Switzerland with my partner
Hi Luciana, You've managed to tell us exactly nothing about the type of help you need. You might want to put in more information. Read More
Retiring in Switzerland
".....but why would anyone retire in one of the most expensive countries in the world?" I did and haven't regretted it at all. Read More
marriage in switzerland
If you want to know exactly what is needed why don't you go to the embassy in Bern and ask? Or have your BF do it. Better than asking people that aren't in the Swiss government for advise. Read More
Pets in Switzerland
Bought a dog from a breeder here in Switzerland. First thing people need to remember is dogs need exercise. I'm retired so taking her out during the day was no problem. But there are people that have pets and leave them in the apartments or ... Read More
Customer care in Switzerland by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Switzerland ...
I also have found customer service to be poor here, at least in the Lausanne area. After three years of living in a small suburb I was preparing to move into the city. Needed a microwave so before leaving the next day I bought one and took it home ... Read More
British mattress sizes in CH
I have no clue but the same happened with me. Standard to metric sizes did work out well so I simply bought a new bed and mattress. Probably doesn't help you much if your bed is part of a matched set of furniture but buying new was the only ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Switzerland
Living in New Hampshire I figured the climate would be about the same. It is in the summer. A few weeks of hot but normally temperate. Nice cool breezes in the evening. But the winters aren't the same here in Lausanne. Rarely is there snow. ... Read More
Expand your social circle in Switzerland by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Switzerland means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one ...
My family name is Green. One of my sisters is named Robyn. Your name is Robyn. Robyn Green. Same name. Different person. Clearer now? :) Read More
Expand your social circle in Switzerland by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Switzerland means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one ...
Robyn Green, If I didn't know for a fact my sister was still living in the US with her husband and kids I'd wonder what she was doing in Geneva! Rob Green Read More
Expand your social circle in Switzerland by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Switzerland means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one ...
If anyone has discovered a way to do this in the Lausanne area send me the instructions! I find it very difficult. Not picking up on the French language has a lot to do with it. Then again, when you get told that you make some people's ears ... Read More
Dealing with emergency situations in Switzerland by Priscilla
Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help expats and soon-to-be expats in Switzerland face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and experience. What ...
I can tell you from first hand experience that you'd better have the correct emergency numbers programed into your phone. The day before Christmas 2015, I had a heart attack. Fortunately my partner was home from his studies in London and ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Switzerland by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Switzerland? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Not to be really picky, but considering a certain political party here, was it a wise choice to put a black sheep among the white? Or are you promoting that party? Read More
Marriage Preparation Visa to Switzerland by wildbree
Hello everyone, I am a Philippines passport holder and would like to ask your help and experiences regarding Finance Visa and taking up residence in Switzerland before marriage (for marriage purposes). What documents should I have to prepare and ...
Why not just ask at the Swiss embassy in your country? You'd get the answers you are seeking and they will be official. Not the thoughts of people who aren't in a position to give you legal advice. Read More
Getting Visa For a Graduated Students
Why not go to the Swiss embassy in your country and ask? Read More
How can I go to switzerland?I really want to work
Try asking at the embassy where you live. Embassy of Switzerland 63, Srimath R.G. Senanayake Mawatha (Gregory's Road) Colombo 7 Sri Lanka Tel. +41 31 322 18 51 +94 11 269 51 17 Read More
How can I go to switzerland?I really want to work
Why not check with the Swiss embassy in your country? Read More
How to Move to Switzerland from Bangladesh
Go to the Swiss embassy in your country and ask for the information. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Switzerland by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in ...
One of the things that take getting use to when it comes to living in a new country is the food. Forget that you don’t speak much of the language. Forget that some of the rules of the road are different. Forget those looks you get when the ... Read More
any advice of cheap accommodation?
It would help a bit if you told us where you'll be. Switzerland may be a small country but there are a lot of cities and towns! Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Switzerland by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Switzerland. What recommendations would ...
For me the first thing an expat needs to do is realize they are not living back home. I hear it all the time. "This isn't the way we do it back home". No kidding. Could it possibly be because you aren't back home? First thing you ... Read More
hello everyone! how to process a fiancee visa for switzerland?
The easiest and best way to get the information you are looking for is to contact the Swiss embassy in your country. Read More
domestic work
Did you read the contract at all or did you just sign it? Have you asked for a copy? Read More
International Schools in Lausanne Area Question? by RomanAlvarez
Hello, everyone! This is the first time I write in this forum... but it is for a quite relevant issue for my family ;-) We are moving in January from Madrid to Lausanne due to my new job there, and we are currently looking for a school in the Lake ...
I would suggest looking into International School of Lausanne - isl.ch or Brillantmont International - brillantmont.ch Read More
Noob!! Yes, I'm new!
Welcome! Hope you enjoy your time here. Rob Read More
Bringing a car from the US by juddd
Is it possible to bring a car from the US and license in CH?
If your car is a "typical" US car (meaning it's a boat) you may want to consider just buying one here. Depending on where you are moving to, you might find that parking is going to be a difficult process. Read More