Get ready for your MISTI experience! MISTI training sessions and resources are designed to familiarize you with Swiss culture, society and workplace norms.
Country Prep Subpages
Culture Courses
Offerings for 2020-2021 academic year
| Course No. | Course Name |
|---|---|
|
Online FutureLearn course (Strongly recommended) |
Switzerland in Europe: Money, Migration and Other Difficult Matters |
|
17.561 |
European Politics (Fall) |
|
21A.312J |
Race and Migration in Europe (Fall) |
|
21G.019 |
Communicating Across Cultures (spring) |
Additional Resources
Online and local resources to learn and improve language skills in French and German
FrenchCulture.org
Arts, culture and events in French
Deutsche Welle
Robust online interactive tool to learn German
BBC – Learn French
Reference for free online resources
BBC – Learn German
Reference for free online resources
Passport
Every student needs a valid passport. If you are a US citizen and need to apply, please contact the passport division of the State Department. Routine service requires 4-6 weeks.
Visa for Switzerland
Program managers can advise students about the application process, timeline and documents required. See if your country requires an entry visa in Switzerland.
ch.ch
Official information and tips from the federation, cantons and communes for living and working in Switzerland.
Accommodation
Students often need to tailor their search for housing by region.
Housing Resources
ETH Zürich Housing Office
Resource for private and public accommodation in Zürich
WOKO
Student housing in Zürich
Gerpar
Apartments in Geneva
Student Home
Rooms available in the French-speaking region of Switzerland (French only)
Comparis
Accommodation search engine for Switzerland
Homegate
Accommodation by canton
WG-ZIMMER
Fun online platform to search housing
Hello Switzerland
Guide to relocating and living in Switzerland. Searchable by region.
