You've proberly heard this question a hundred times so apologies for that. Ive been here 4 months now and Im finding it really tough settling in. I think Im just coming to terms with a very new culture but what I find hardest is meeting people in the Lausanne area.
Can anyone give any tips on what I should do?
Thanks:)
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How long does it take to adjust to Lausanne living?
May 2, 2008 @ 19:57
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You've proberly heard this question a hundred times so apologies for that. Ive been here 4 months now and Im finding it really tough settling in. I think Im just coming to terms with a very new culture but what I find hardest is meeting people in the Lausanne area.
Can anyone give any tips on what I should do?
Thanks:)
EireMay 2, 2008 @ 19:57
Can anyone give any tips on what I should do?
Thanks:)
EireMay 2, 2008 @ 19:57
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Re: How long does it take to adjust to Lausanne living?
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May 2, 2008 @ 20:26
Thanks Julian, I'll bear that in mind. Two years seems like a long time though! Coming from Ireland I find the swiss very very reserved and cold. I don't mean that to be offensive to anybody but its been my experience so far! I'll keep an eye out for further events in the lausanne area:)
chin up eheh
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Thanks Julian, I'll bear that in mind. Two years seems like a long time though! Coming from Ireland I find the swiss very very reserved and cold. I don't mean that to be offensive to anybody but its been my experience so far! I'll keep an eye out for further events in the lausanne area:)
chin up eheh
Eire, May 2, 2008 @ 20:26
chin up eheh
Eire, May 2, 2008 @ 20:26
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May 5, 2008 @ 00:03
I believe 2 years... I've been here for just over two weeks and while some aspects of life in Saint Genis Pouilly are homey, others are just bizzare. Maybe you'll get a giggle:
Top Likes To Date:
1. Brown lizards that bask in the sun on the sidewalks.
2. Being in an industrial area and waking up to manure smells from the surrounding farms.
2b. Waking up to enjoy the smells while everyone else is cringing in disgust!
3. Having a little thrill every time I see the mountains and giving them silly names to help with orientation (Cross Point and Nipple Mountain, for example) ;)
Top Adjustment Problems:
1. Shop hours are so odd, except for the boulangerie...
2. Bread and cheese 3 times per day every day. This week I will have peanut butter and jelly even if I have to crush the peanuts myself :w00t:
3. Being proud of my French then getting odd looks for using a Quebec/Eastern Canadian term like "depanneur" for a corner store.
4. The heat and sun; Give me the cold, windy, cloudy summers of Eastern Canada any day!
Seriously though, it's a bit intimidating to go to glocals events and not know how to approach people to ask, "Are you on glocals?". Maybe we should all wear a yellow scarf of a red tulip to identify each other more easily at events? :unsure: :laugh:
Top Likes To Date:
1. Brown lizards that bask in the sun on the sidewalks.
2. Being in an industrial area and waking up to manure smells from the surrounding farms.
2b. Waking up to enjoy the smells while everyone else is cringing in disgust!
3. Having a little thrill every time I see the mountains and giving them silly names to help with orientation (Cross Point and Nipple Mountain, for example) ;)
Top Adjustment Problems:
1. Shop hours are so odd, except for the boulangerie...
2. Bread and cheese 3 times per day every day. This week I will have peanut butter and jelly even if I have to crush the peanuts myself :w00t:
3. Being proud of my French then getting odd looks for using a Quebec/Eastern Canadian term like "depanneur" for a corner store.
4. The heat and sun; Give me the cold, windy, cloudy summers of Eastern Canada any day!
Seriously though, it's a bit intimidating to go to glocals events and not know how to approach people to ask, "Are you on glocals?". Maybe we should all wear a yellow scarf of a red tulip to identify each other more easily at events? :unsure: :laugh:
The text you are quoting:
I believe 2 years... I've been here for just over two weeks and while some aspects of life in Saint Genis Pouilly are homey, others are just bizzare. Maybe you'll get a giggle:
Top Likes To Date:
1. Brown lizards that bask in the sun on the sidewalks.
2. Being in an industrial area and waking up to manure smells from the surrounding farms.
2b. Waking up to enjoy the smells while everyone else is cringing in disgust!
3. Having a little thrill every time I see the mountains and giving them silly names to help with orientation (Cross Point and Nipple Mountain, for example) ;)
Top Adjustment Problems:
1. Shop hours are so odd, except for the boulangerie...
2. Bread and cheese 3 times per day every day. This week I will have peanut butter and jelly even if I have to crush the peanuts myself :w00t:
3. Being proud of my French then getting odd looks for using a Quebec/Eastern Canadian term like "depanneur" for a corner store.
4. The heat and sun; Give me the cold, windy, cloudy summers of Eastern Canada any day!
Seriously though, it's a bit intimidating to go to glocals events and not know how to approach people to ask, "Are you on glocals?". Maybe we should all wear a yellow scarf of a red tulip to identify each other more easily at events? :unsure: :laugh:
KirstyW, May 5, 2008 @ 00:03
Top Likes To Date:
1. Brown lizards that bask in the sun on the sidewalks.
2. Being in an industrial area and waking up to manure smells from the surrounding farms.
2b. Waking up to enjoy the smells while everyone else is cringing in disgust!
3. Having a little thrill every time I see the mountains and giving them silly names to help with orientation (Cross Point and Nipple Mountain, for example) ;)
Top Adjustment Problems:
1. Shop hours are so odd, except for the boulangerie...
2. Bread and cheese 3 times per day every day. This week I will have peanut butter and jelly even if I have to crush the peanuts myself :w00t:
3. Being proud of my French then getting odd looks for using a Quebec/Eastern Canadian term like "depanneur" for a corner store.
4. The heat and sun; Give me the cold, windy, cloudy summers of Eastern Canada any day!
Seriously though, it's a bit intimidating to go to glocals events and not know how to approach people to ask, "Are you on glocals?". Maybe we should all wear a yellow scarf of a red tulip to identify each other more easily at events? :unsure: :laugh:
KirstyW, May 5, 2008 @ 00:03
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