Hello! I am a law student who will be studying at HEI for the semester. I just got to Geneva on Friday, and I am still learning my way around (veryyyy slowly!). Please let me know if you are interested in getting together or if you have any tips for life in Geneva -- I am especially interested in practicing my French, as I was a French major in undergrad.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Student at HEI for the semester
Sep 14, 2008 @ 22:11
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Hello! I am a law student who will be studying at HEI for the semester. I just got to Geneva on Friday, and I am still learning my way around (veryyyy slowly!). Please let me know if you are interested in getting together or if you have any tips for life in Geneva -- I am especially interested in practicing my French, as I was a French major in undergrad.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Orchid195Sep 14, 2008 @ 22:11
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Orchid195Sep 14, 2008 @ 22:11
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Re: Student at HEI for the semester
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Sep 15, 2008 @ 01:49
Yes. Let's stick to French. Greek would make your screen name a bit inappropriate for a girl...
We speak slowly over here (compared to France) so it will be easier for you; the drawback is a not too refined accent. (We sound like the hillbillies of the francophone world).
Welcome anyway.
We speak slowly over here (compared to France) so it will be easier for you; the drawback is a not too refined accent. (We sound like the hillbillies of the francophone world).
Welcome anyway.
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Yes. Let's stick to French. Greek would make your screen name a bit inappropriate for a girl...
We speak slowly over here (compared to France) so it will be easier for you; the drawback is a not too refined accent. (We sound like the hillbillies of the francophone world).
Welcome anyway.
Casuistik, Sep 15, 2008 @ 01:49
We speak slowly over here (compared to France) so it will be easier for you; the drawback is a not too refined accent. (We sound like the hillbillies of the francophone world).
Welcome anyway.
Casuistik, Sep 15, 2008 @ 01:49
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Sep 15, 2008 @ 13:02
salut et bienvenue à genève ainsi que sur glocals :)
as you are at the hei, you have access to all kind of sports with the university, i do volleyball, badminton, ski camp and climbing camp, there are always a lot of nice people there, here is the web site : www.unige.ch/sports
for other tips on what to do and where to do, hang around on the forum and events section here.
enjoy your stay in geneva.
pika
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salut et bienvenue à genève ainsi que sur glocals :)
as you are at the hei, you have access to all kind of sports with the university, i do volleyball, badminton, ski camp and climbing camp, there are always a lot of nice people there, here is the web site : www.unige.ch/sports
for other tips on what to do and where to do, hang around on the forum and events section here.
enjoy your stay in geneva.
pika
Pika, Sep 15, 2008 @ 13:02
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Re: Student at HEI for the semester
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Sep 15, 2008 @ 14:00
[quote][quote]Yes. Let's stick to French. Greek would make your screen name a bit inappropriate for a girl...
We speak slowly over here (compared to France) so it will be easier for you; the drawback is a not too refined accent. (We sound like the hillbillies of the francophone world).
Welcome anyway.
[/quote]
Lol, it's always funny to hear people think they speak 'slowly'. Anything is fast for a non native. I would recommend activities in smaller groups and one-to-one conversations to start improving your French. Join the activities which are posted, it's the best way to meet people. and it's fun :D[/quote]
Apparently, I'm writing too fast to be understood too... :angry:
We speak slowly over here (compared to France) so it will be easier for you; the drawback is a not too refined accent. (We sound like the hillbillies of the francophone world).
Welcome anyway.
[/quote]
Lol, it's always funny to hear people think they speak 'slowly'. Anything is fast for a non native. I would recommend activities in smaller groups and one-to-one conversations to start improving your French. Join the activities which are posted, it's the best way to meet people. and it's fun :D[/quote]
Apparently, I'm writing too fast to be understood too... :angry:
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[quote][quote]Yes. Let's stick to French. Greek would make your screen name a bit inappropriate for a girl...
We speak slowly over here (compared to France) so it will be easier for you; the drawback is a not too refined accent. (We sound like the hillbillies of the francophone world).
Welcome anyway.
[/quote]
Lol, it's always funny to hear people think they speak 'slowly'. Anything is fast for a non native. I would recommend activities in smaller groups and one-to-one conversations to start improving your French. Join the activities which are posted, it's the best way to meet people. and it's fun :D[/quote]
Apparently, I'm writing too fast to be understood too... :angry:
Casuistik, Sep 15, 2008 @ 14:00
We speak slowly over here (compared to France) so it will be easier for you; the drawback is a not too refined accent. (We sound like the hillbillies of the francophone world).
Welcome anyway.
[/quote]
Lol, it's always funny to hear people think they speak 'slowly'. Anything is fast for a non native. I would recommend activities in smaller groups and one-to-one conversations to start improving your French. Join the activities which are posted, it's the best way to meet people. and it's fun :D[/quote]
Apparently, I'm writing too fast to be understood too... :angry:
Casuistik, Sep 15, 2008 @ 14:00
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Re: Student at HEI for the semester
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Sep 15, 2008 @ 15:00
Tinkie,
I'm just basing my point on the feedback of English speaking folks with some knowledge of French traveling in Europe who said they didn't grasp a thing in France (when I'm saying France, I should say Paris) and could more or less communicate in CH.
Of course, what you're saying is also true: although a Jedi of the French language, I don't always understand our friends from Quebec.
I'm just basing my point on the feedback of English speaking folks with some knowledge of French traveling in Europe who said they didn't grasp a thing in France (when I'm saying France, I should say Paris) and could more or less communicate in CH.
Of course, what you're saying is also true: although a Jedi of the French language, I don't always understand our friends from Quebec.
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Tinkie,
I'm just basing my point on the feedback of English speaking folks with some knowledge of French traveling in Europe who said they didn't grasp a thing in France (when I'm saying France, I should say Paris) and could more or less communicate in CH.
Of course, what you're saying is also true: although a Jedi of the French language, I don't always understand our friends from Quebec.
Casuistik, Sep 15, 2008 @ 15:00
I'm just basing my point on the feedback of English speaking folks with some knowledge of French traveling in Europe who said they didn't grasp a thing in France (when I'm saying France, I should say Paris) and could more or less communicate in CH.
Of course, what you're saying is also true: although a Jedi of the French language, I don't always understand our friends from Quebec.
Casuistik, Sep 15, 2008 @ 15:00
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Re: Student at HEI for the semester
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Sep 15, 2008 @ 17:05
Whovian is right: Orchid, sorry for hijacking your welcome thread with technicalities. Another thing that can bother you in the beginning is the extensive use of slang which you probably weren't taught in school. Here is what a charming young chick from Michigan with a major in French (sounds familiar?) says about it:
Intro to French slang
Intro to French slang
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Whovian is right: Orchid, sorry for hijacking your welcome thread with technicalities. Another thing that can bother you in the beginning is the extensive use of slang which you probably weren't taught in school. Here is what a charming young chick from Michigan with a major in French (sounds familiar?) says about it:
Intro to French slang
Casuistik, Sep 15, 2008 @ 17:05
Intro to French slang
Casuistik, Sep 15, 2008 @ 17:05
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Re: Student at HEI for the semester
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Sep 15, 2008 @ 17:52
[quote]Whovian is right: Orchid, sorry for hijacking your welcome thread with technicalities. Another thing that can bother you in the beginning is the extensive use of slang which you probably weren't taught in school. Here is what a charming young chick from Michigan with a major in French (sounds familiar?) says about it:
Intro to French slang[/quote]
No worries about the hijacking -- I've really enjoyed reading this debate. :) Now I really can't wait to get out there and test my French...or, at least more so than I have already! I will definitely be on the lookout for future activities. Thanks, everyone!
Intro to French slang[/quote]
No worries about the hijacking -- I've really enjoyed reading this debate. :) Now I really can't wait to get out there and test my French...or, at least more so than I have already! I will definitely be on the lookout for future activities. Thanks, everyone!
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[quote]Whovian is right: Orchid, sorry for hijacking your welcome thread with technicalities. Another thing that can bother you in the beginning is the extensive use of slang which you probably weren't taught in school. Here is what a charming young chick from Michigan with a major in French (sounds familiar?) says about it:
Intro to French slang[/quote]
No worries about the hijacking -- I've really enjoyed reading this debate. :) Now I really can't wait to get out there and test my French...or, at least more so than I have already! I will definitely be on the lookout for future activities. Thanks, everyone!
Orchid195, Sep 15, 2008 @ 17:52
Intro to French slang[/quote]
No worries about the hijacking -- I've really enjoyed reading this debate. :) Now I really can't wait to get out there and test my French...or, at least more so than I have already! I will definitely be on the lookout for future activities. Thanks, everyone!
Orchid195, Sep 15, 2008 @ 17:52
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Re: Student at HEI for the semester
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Nov 3, 2008 @ 14:23
Pika:
Can non-students play volleyball, too? I'm desperate to play....
Can non-students play volleyball, too? I'm desperate to play....
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Nov 3, 2008 @ 15:31
hi zonker. to play at the university you have to be related to the university or to a hes school (student, assistant, professor, ...). if not, they are many teams playing in geneva, specially in not licensed ligues, check here the team's list: http://www.agvb.net/relax_teams.php
or for more competitive levels (2e ligue to ligue A) : http://www.volleyball.ch
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hi zonker. to play at the university you have to be related to the university or to a hes school (student, assistant, professor, ...). if not, they are many teams playing in geneva, specially in not licensed ligues, check here the team's list: http://www.agvb.net/relax_teams.php
or for more competitive levels (2e ligue to ligue A) : http://www.volleyball.ch
Pika, Nov 3, 2008 @ 15:31
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