Hi Cristina,

I am also coming to Geneva in August to study International Affairs at IHEID.

I found accomodation by looking on forums such as this...also word of mouth!

Good luck and maybe we'll bump into each other at the institute :)

Lina

Hey Cristina,

I'm also starting my my masters in Development Studies at IHEID. I know from word of mouth and from various internships at International Organizations that IHEID has a very good reputation. There are many people working in Geneva who got their degree at IHEID. 

As for accommodation, I am in Geneva now and am finding it pretty difficult to find a place. Most things in town are ridiculously expensive, so I'm still searching. 

Good luck, and see you in August!

-Gavin

Hola Cristina

I am also new in Geneva (actually, I will be in 2 days :D)

Finding accommodation is difficult in Geneva. I finally found something, but I recommend you to check the "Classifieds" on the top right hand.

Whatsmore, you can check: www.ghi.ch

If you need any more help, feel free to contact me :)

Lina and Gavin,

Thanks for your comments. Its good to know people that is going to the same place or studying the same thing because I don’t know anybody in Geneva! So good luck and see you there!

 Gavin if u r interested on sharing a place please let me know…

Hola Femin,

Good luck in Geneva!

Thanks for the tip, Ive already looked at it and sent some msgs and emails, I hope to find something soon! :S

Cristina

Hey Cristina,

Geneva is a tough nut crack when it comes to housing. There is a Geneva Welcome centre with tons of information for new comers and lots of links for finding accommodation in Geneva. Have a look: http://www.cagi.ch/en.php

Ciao,

Omer

Hey it's quite lucky to find you people here. I'm from India, although I lived in the States for almost 5 years, and I'll be your future classmate at IHEID (International Econ program).

By the way, I started a facebook group named 'IHEID 2010-12' that you should join if you haven't already. We have about 75 members there, and a lot of threads on internships, housing etc if you want to know more about those topics.

Just wanted to say hi. See you guys in the fall!

I can offer accomodation from the 4th of August for 3 weeks if this can help. I am away on holidays and want to sublet my flat (2 bedrooms, 80 m2, central Geneva).

Low rent against cat sitting, Thanks

Another tip on housing: www.worldradio.ch. Good luck!

@ Omer and Greta: Thanks for the info I´ll check those sites to see what I find.

@ Arunabh: Ive already joined the group and Ive found some intesting information, specially about the program  wich makes me be more excited to go there. ;) 

@ KARO76: I might be interested in your offer to have a place to stay at least for the first one or two weeks, please send me a private msg with the details