Hello from an American Swissophile from Pittsburgh who is retiring from anesthesia practice. I began medical studies in Lausanne in 1969 and have loved Switzerland ever since. Imagine for a moment $1.00 = 4.35 CHF! It was good for students.
I will be staying part-time in Zurich (Maur in July); in town Oct-Nov. with some research at the Universpital. I do not speak German. My son is Swiss, born & bred in Zuri. I have a few busy friends who have little leisure time.