Most of the Swiss students are all studying for their exams, but there are a few of us here who aren't in classes. Karen is one resident who isn't studying right now because she's doing an internship at the World Health Organization. She graciously let me invite myself on a daytrip to Annecy, France, and so that's where I spent my first full day in Europe. We took the bus with two other interns Karen knows from the WHO, and spent the day touring an old castle (now an art and history museum) and a former jail (now a center for regional history and architecture), walking around Lake Annecy, and exploring the city's many shops, street vendors, and bridges. In fact, the bridges over the canals have given the city the nickname, "the Venice of France." I had a lovely time exploring, and I thought it was a great way to beat jetlag!
I start work on Tuesday, so I should have more to say about my internship then! A bientot!
Regina,
ReplyDeleteThe work that you doing sounds very exciting and I am extremely jealous of you! Over winter break, the hockey team spent some time in Geneva, Switzerland (it's a very expensive city!) and actually spent our last day in Annecy so I have an idea of the sights that you are taking in. I'll be reading you blog every chance I get to see what kind of work you're doing over there. I'm curious to know how much of your biology background is used on a day-to-day basis in the laboratory versus psychology and how big of a role some knowledge in biology plays in helping you be successful during your internship. Good luck and keep everyone posted!
-Kyle
I miss you already! Super jealous but also super glad that you get to partake in this experience! I'm sure you'll have a blast, and I'm looking forward to seeing your face again when we do our super coordinator training in the fall!
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Gina!!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures look beautiful and I'm glad you're all settled in. Keep posting!
Love,
Kate
Thanks for the comments, everyone! Kyle, you should check out my latest blog about work - I also hope to post more about it soon!
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