Multicultural Life in Switzerland - Angi from Expats in Switzerland

Worlds Collide The Podcast about moving abroad

In this engaging episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria welcomes Angi, the vibrant mind behind the Instagram account "Expats in Switzerland." Angi, a multicultural woman with roots in Laos and Germany, shares her intriguing journey of how she ended up in Switzerland, a country she now calls home.

The conversation begins with Angi recounting her upbringing in Southeast Asia and her multicultural background, having a German mother and a Lao father. She explains her initial move to Switzerland for a mandatory internship related to her master's degree.

Listeners will hear about Angi's first impressions of Switzerland, the challenges she faced, and the cultural contrasts she experienced compared to her previous homes in Laos, France, and Germany. Angi discusses the administrative hurdles she overcame, the process of finding accommodation, and the differences in lifestyle and cost of living between Switzerland and France.

Angi also delves into the emotional aspects of moving abroad, highlighting how she found a sense of belonging in Switzerland. She talks about her efforts to integrate, make friends, and build a community, as well as her experiences with the Swiss work permit system and the nuances of Swiss French versus French from France.

The episode also explores Angi's Instagram channel, where she offers coaching and support for expats moving to Switzerland. She provides insights into the practical and emotional sides of expatriate life, from navigating administrative processes to building confidence and making friends in a new country.

If you're curious about life in Switzerland or contemplating a move there, Angie's story is filled with valuable insights and practical advice. Reach out to her through her Instagram account for more personalized guidance.

You can find more on living in Switzerland on Angi's website here and her Instagram account Expats in Switzerland.

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Keywords: Switzerland, Laos, Germany, Expat Life, Cultural Adaptation, Moving Abroad, Translation, Internships, Work Permits, Swiss Culture, Language Learning, Community Building, Personal Growth, Instagram Coaching, Expat Coaching, International Living, Cultural Differences, Expat Podcast, Integration, Making Friends Abroad, Cost of Living, Swiss French, Administrative Hurdles, Multicultural life, Expats in Switzerland, Instagram Channel

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(00:00) Worlds Collide is a podcast about people who moved abroad

(00:48) Angi is from Laos and lives in Switzerland on Instagram

(05:31) You left Switzerland to move to France, but then your work permit expired

(09:05) If you're a german citizen, it's quite easy to work in Switzerland

(13:16) The Swiss canton is bilingual, so French and German are spoken widely

(17:07) You came to Switzerland as an internship and they provided housing for you

(19:01) Food and everything in Switzerland was more expensive than in France at the time

(20:24) So translating into French from Switzerland is not a problem for you

(24:31) Swiss wine is a real big part of the culture

(25:56) Would you ever see yourself moving somewhere else? I think for the time being

(28:54) Is there anything that you miss from Laos that you don't get from Switzerland

(32:37) I wanted to ask you about your Instagram channel and coaching

(39:23) It's difficult to create content for expats because most expats go home

(40:24) Switzerland is very strict about rules. I mean, it can also be in a good way

(44:46) You can find Angi's Instagram account and email address

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