Geneva - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?
Barbecues, birthday parties with kids, monthly hail and farewell, CLO coffee. Our school has a parent hiking club, walking club, and out and about club. I’m involved in all of those. - Jun 2022
Yes. There is an American Women's Club in Geneva with lots of activities, for writers, The Geneva Writers Group, Drama group, etc. I would recommend to make the overseas experience more meaningful try and integrate into some local group. - Jul 2018
Dining out. Fondue boat cruises. Hiking. Skiing. - Mar 2014
Restaurants, movies, festivals, short trips. - Mar 2014
Families invite each other for dinner at home. In the summer there are a lot of barbeques due to the nice weather. - Mar 2013
Absolutely! - Feb 2012
There are malls, movies, and restaurants all around. The shops all close no later than 6:30pm and are not open at all on Sundays. Sundays are the day to rest and socialize with friends and family. The movies can be seen in English (version original = v.o.) and tickets are 18 CHF per person. Dining out is quite an experience. The table is literally yours for the next 2-3 hours. Service is usually friendly, though it takes quite a while. There is no rush to anything about dining out, so I would not recommend it for families in need of a quick bite. The US Mission/Marine activities in Geneva are not a valid way to fill the social calendar, so networking is vital. - Jul 2009
