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.
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.
About me


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.
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%.
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?









