Simon

Simon Faust

Hey, I’m

Faust

I help students moving to Lausanne feel at home before they even unpack.

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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.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Four essential dimensions to feel confident, connected, and at home.

1. Confidence

Speak naturally, communicate clearly, and feel comfortable in unfamiliar social situations.

1. Assurance

Speak naturally, communicate clearly, and feel comfortable in unfamiliar social situations.

1. Assurance

Speak naturally, communicate clearly, and feel comfortable in unfamiliar social situations.

2. Cultural Fluency

Understand the local codes. How people communicate, connect, work and socialize in Switzerland.

2. Cultural Fluency

Understand the local codes. How people communicate, connect, work and socialize in Switzerland.

3. A Trusted Presence

Someone close by, who knows you're not just another student.

3. A Trusted Presence

Someone close by, who knows you're not just another student.

4. Belonging

Go beyond simply living in Lausanne. Build the confidence and familiarity to actually feel part of it.

4. Belonging

Go beyond simply living in Lausanne. Build the confidence and familiarity to actually feel part of it.

What happens after orientation ?

What happens after orientation ?

Most schools are great at getting you started. They show you the campus, explain how things work, and help you find your way around. But settling into a new country is different. It’s figuring out how to speak up, connect with people, read the social cues, and eventually feel at ease in a place that still feels unfamiliar.


And sometimes, you simply want to talk to someone outside the institution. Someone independent, outside the roles and expectations that come with being a student.


Your school already provides

  • Orientation and welcome programmes

  • Campus tours and practical information

  • Student buddies and peer support

  • Group sessions designed for the whole cohort


What I add

  • One-to-one support, built around your situation

  • A professional communication coach, not another classmate

  • Practical guidance on Swiss social and cultural codes

  • A private space to work on confidence, communication and connection

  • Support that goes beyond the first semester


The goal isn't simply to settle in. It's to feel like you belong.

What They're Saying

What They're Saying

" Simon knows the region like the back of his hand, which helped me feel at ease right away. His support really helped me immerse myself quickly in the local culture and discover the city the way a local would. "

" Simon knows the region like the back of his hand, which helped me feel at ease right away. His support really helped me immerse myself quickly in the local culture and discover the city the way a local would. "

Kim A. - EHL

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The Process

The Process

The Process

How the journey unfolds, wherever you're starting from.

1. First Call

Understanding your situation, your goals, and your arrival timeline.

2. Set the Plan

Selecting the right program for where you are, before or after arrival.

3. Live It

Regular sessions, paired with real outings around Lausanne and a full-day trip in Switzerland.

4. Settle In

Turning what you've learned into lasting confidence, real relationships, and a life that feels like your own.

Choose your journey

Choose your journey

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%.

The Session

Online or in person

$ 350

/ hour

$290

/year

LET'S TALK

LET'S TALK

Included :

Whatever you need, a specific question, a real situation, or just time to talk it through

Ideal for a one-off need before or during your time in Switzerland

Flexible, no fixed program

Packs of 4, 6, or 8 sessions available

The Pathe

Most Popular

From arrival through settling in

$ 7,200

/ hour

$ 7,200

$9,000

LET'S TALK

LET'S TALK

Included :

Weekly coaching sessions, alternating online and in person

Regional activities between sessions, exploring Lausanne and the surrounding area

One full-day trip elswhere in Switzerland

Direct messaging support

Small-group dinners

Duration: 1–2 months

The Signature

By your side for the entire first semester

$ 11,200

/ hour

$ 11,200

$14,000

LET'S TALK

LET'S TALK

Included :

Everything in The Pathe

Weekly coaching sessions throughout the semester, online or in person

A second full-day trip elsewhere in Switzerland

2-3 additional pre-departure sessions

Duration: Full semester

The Session

Online or in person

$ 350

/ hour

$290

/year

LET'S TALK

LET'S TALK

Included :

Whatever you need, a specific question, a real situation, or just time to talk it through

Ideal for a one-off need before or during your time in Switzerland

Flexible, no fixed program

Packs of 4, 6, or 8 sessions available

The Pathe

Most Popular

From arrival through settling in

$ 7,200

/ hour

$ 7,200

$9,000

LET'S TALK

LET'S TALK

Included :

Weekly coaching sessions, alternating online and in person

Regional activities between sessions, exploring Lausanne and the surrounding area

One full-day trip elswhere in Switzerland

Direct messaging support

Small-group dinners

Duration: 1–2 months

The Signature

By your side for the entire first semester

$ 11,200

/ hour

$ 11,200

$14,000

LET'S TALK

LET'S TALK

Included :

Everything in The Pathe

Weekly coaching sessions throughout the semester, online or in person

A second full-day trip elsewhere in Switzerland

2-3 additional pre-departure sessions

Duration: Full semester

The Session

Online or in person

$ 350

/ hour

$290

/year

LET'S TALK

LET'S TALK

Included :

Whatever you need, a specific question, a real situation, or just time to talk it through

Ideal for a one-off need before or during your time in Switzerland

Flexible, no fixed program

Packs of 4, 6, or 8 sessions available

The Pathe

Most Popular

From arrival through settling in

$ 7,200

/ hour

$ 7,200

$9,000

LET'S TALK

LET'S TALK

Included :

Weekly coaching sessions, alternating online and in person

Regional activities between sessions, exploring Lausanne and the surrounding area

One full-day trip elswhere in Switzerland

Direct messaging support

Small-group dinners

Duration: 1–2 months

The Signature

By your side for the entire first semester

$ 11,200

/ hour

$ 11,200

$14,000

LET'S TALK

LET'S TALK

Included :

Everything in The Pathe

Weekly coaching sessions throughout the semester, online or in person

A second full-day trip elsewhere in Switzerland

2-3 additional pre-departure sessions

Duration: Full semester

FAQs

FAQs

Everything you need to know before getting started.

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Didn't find the answer to your question? Feel free to get in touch.

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?

Get weekly tips on settling in and communicating with confidence in Switzerland

Get weekly tips on settling in and communicating with confidence in Switzerland

Address

Lausanne

Vaud, CH

Switzerland

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