Switzerland: Global Health & Humanitarian Action

I attended this program last summer (2022) The in-country staff were great and the content was amazing. However the program was contracted to SIT which is not the Experiment directly. The trip started rough because the US based people didn't communicate to the in-country staff on what was promised to us. Tours, cultural experiences, etc. The in-country staff only knew about the need for housing/school. We also had problems with food money, being way to little for Switzerlands economy, and general support. Highly recommend SIT (school of international training) for programs, they were fantastic. You can also do this exact program in college! The promised program was so vastly unlike what I got, even my parents got upset. Just avoid the Experiment. I imagine its not all bad but I had such a bad experience I can't endorse the company.

Being able to study abroad in Geneva, Switzerland was one of the most amazing opportunities I've ever had, and I am extremely grateful. Not only was I able to learn more about Global Health and its philosophy, systems, and impact, but I was also able to see it tie to Humanitarian Action and meet real life humanitarian and health workers who have been on the front lines. Yes, the administration could have been more organized with the coordination of museums and events, but for a first time, it was amazing. Switzerland now is close and dear to my heart, not just for the people I've met and the sights I was able to explore, but for also being able to truly immerse myself and live there like a citizen, not just a tourist or student.

This summer I studied abroad in Switzerland about global health and humanitarian actions. It was definitely one of a kind experience. I had the opportunity to make new friends and get to know people from all over the U.S. I am very happy that I was able to excel and expand my knowledge about humanitarian roles and how they help and change lives. One of my favorite learning opportunities was when we went to the International Red Cross Museum. It was a very touching experience that I will never forget. We got to do these activities because of Alexandre Lebert and our teacher Clair. They did everything in their power to show us the beauty of Switzerland. I felt very honored to be invited into a different culture for a month. We also had the opportunities to do excursions such as hiking with Saint Bernards, taking a gondola to Matterhorn, and being able to try fondue and cheese which was delicious. I strongly recommend joining this program and get to experience what I learned. As a high school student, taking the opportunity to go to Switzerland with the experiment was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I would have never known that by the age of 16 I would have traveled across the sea and gotten to the beauties of Switzerland.