Hi all,

I just arrived in Lausanne late last week from US. I am a graduate student in the US, and my advisor has moved out here, so I have an opportunity to work and study out in Switzerland for a while. I do not know very many people here, even fewer of whom speak english only so I stumbled across this board.

Soon I am going to try to start to take french classes out here, so may be I will have an easier time interacting with more locals. I have heard Darling's bar is very good, and lots of international people there. Otherwise, I am up to grab coffee with people, or I am hoping to explore downtown Lausanne some weekend(s) and it would be nice to have an english speaking buddy to do it with.

thanks,

Welcome to the forum and Lausanne!

Welcome to Lausanne! And don't worry, it's not always that cold here

welcome to lausanne- there are a ton of things to do, even better when it gets warm! honestly the darling is only good for watching football/baseball games, to hang out and meet english speakers great escape, etoile blanche are better- if you are at unil or the epfl, you'll find english speaking friends to go out with in no time!

enjoy!

Welcome to Lausanne !
There are many expats here so I'm sure you will quickly meet a lot of English speaking people at the Great Escape or Etoile Blanche - but if you want to meet local people you definitely have to learn French