Packing

Geneva Fashion says “dress elegantly”

Geneva is a very international city – so you’ll find all sorts of styles and fashions about town. You may find a lot of well-dressed people, you’ll see that the Genevois really do make an effort to look elegant, especially adults. It’s advisable to leave your college sweatshirts and baseball caps at home.

What to wear at work? It is tough to generalize on this one because we have placements ranging from suits and ties to sandals and jeans! However, if you are working in a business setting (i.e. a bank or law firm) you should bring at least one dark suit and several dress shirts and ties. We will let you know more once you’re placed. Regardless, when at work, try to have good shoes that are well polished (never running shoes) if you want to leave a good impression. The Swiss hold that if people make an effort to take good care of themselves, they will also make an effort in doing business.

A few definites

• Appropriate work and play attire (for work, contact your EUSA Placement advisor with questions)
• A small backpack
• Any prescription medicine you will need during the term, prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, etc.
• An umbrella
• Laptop (if you have one already) and electric converters/adaptors if needed
• Copy of your CV (electronic and hardcopy)
• A camera
• Keep in mind that every airline does have weight restrictions – be sure to double-check how much luggage you are allowed to bring on the plane.
• Your insurance card
• Passport

A few no-nos

• Two full suitcases (try packing two half-filled suitcases)
• 1,000 Toiletries (unless you use a very very specific brand, you can buy everything)
• 1,000 shoes
• Anything you would be upset to lose
  
  

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