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There is a very specific type of silence that exists on a Sunday in Switzerland. If you live here, you know exactly what I mean. The shops are closed, the streets are empty, and the entire country seemingly retreats indoors for family time. During my first year, that Sunday quiet felt incredibly loud. It was…
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One of the most profound, yet rarely discussed, griefs of moving abroad is the loss of your “language personality.” In my mother tongue, I am quick-witted. I know how to use sarcasm, I understand subtle cultural nuances, and I can articulate complex emotional or academic concepts without a second thought. My language was my armor…
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When I hit rock bottom during my first year in Switzerland, human interaction was often too much for me. I was hiding from the world, embarrassed by my 15kg weight gain, exhausted by the language barrier, and grieving a breakup. Reaching out to friends felt like lifting a boulder, and networking felt impossible. During those…