I'm Simon, your cultural buddy coach, here for the moments no orientation guide prepares you for. Someone to help you understand this place, so you're never navigating it alone.
Four essential dimensions to feel confident, connected, and at home.
Settling into a new country goes far beyond finding an apartment or learning the bus routes. Whether you're heading to EHL, IMD, or another institution in the Lausanne area, understanding Swiss culture the unspoken social norms, the way people communicate, the everyday rhythm of local life makes the difference between simply living somewhere and actually feeling at home.
That's what Koach Buddy offers: personal, one-on-one cultural coaching for international students moving to Switzerland. Not a generic orientation, not a checklist, real guidance from someone who knows the region and knows how to help you communicate with confidence, before you even arrive and throughout your first months here.
- Simon -
Most schools already do a good job with logistics. What's usually missing is something more personal and that's the gap this fills, alongside what your school offers, not instead of it.
What your school already covers
Orientation days and welcome packs
Campus tours and practical checklists
A student buddy, juggling their own workload
The same session, for an entire cohort
What this adds
One-on-one time, for as long as you need it
A professional communication coach, not a classmate
Support built around your situation specifically
Skills that outlast the first semester, confidence, communication, connection
How the journey unfolds, wherever you're starting from.
Choose your journey
From a single conversation to a fully guided arrival.
This is a brand new programe, built specifically for students moving to Lausanne area. First cohort pricing is discounted 20%.
FAQs
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Who is this program for?
Swiss Coaching Buddy is open to anyone moving to Lausanne or Switzerland students and beyond who wants real support settling in and understanding the local culture.
What exactly does the program include?
Can I start before I even arrive in Switzerland?
What if I'm already in Lausanne?
What makes this different from a general relocation service?
What's the difference between this and just making friends locally on my own?














