A Resource for CERN Newcomers
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CERN Bulletin CERN Clubs CERN Human Resources Department CERN Human Resources "Welcome Brochure" CERN Market – For CERN users only to buy and sell personal objects CERN Users' Office CERN Users' Office "Guide for Newcomers" CERN Womens Club ATLAS – Visitor Information US CMS – Life in Geneva US LHC – Visitor Information |
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| Entertainment & Social Networking |
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| Cinema Listings in Geneva glocals – social networking Newcomers Club of Switzerland – directory of Newcomers Clubs, Women's Groups, Moms Clubs & Dads organizations in Switzerland Pays de Gex, France – has lots of information especially under discoveries and recreation, practical life: weekly and seasonal markets, and activities for kids Sindy – young singles events Stitch-n-Bitch – a knitting club with attitude! Swisster – news, events The Geneva Community – community events, general info, networking The Golden Group – for retired, semi-retired and the soon-to-be-retired Toastmasters International – afraid of public speaking? Join toastmasters - you'll never be afraid again! Search for local meet ups in Switzerland |
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| Language & Education |
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| BBC Language Courses Ecole Club Migros – Classes in almost everything - in French European University Geneva - Center for Management Studies FreeDict – Multi language searchable dictionary French language guide: grammar rules, verb conjugator and more MIT – Free online classes Smith College Université de Lausanne -The university has several sites - check their homepage for addresses. University of Geneva The American Graduate School of Business The Open University The Language Center – offers English and French language classes and personalized training for children and adults. They have been helping people pass English and French exams for 18 years in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Webster University, Geneva – University classes in English WordReference – Multi language searchable dictionary Zap French – a place to begin |
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| Geneva Lunch – Community newspaper online for Lake Geneva area International News Headline -Centralized list of international news links Pays Gessien - newspaper for the Pays de Gex comes out every Friday Swisster – news, events in Switzerland The Geneva Times – news online Radio 74 - 88.8 FM – English language station with Voice of America broadcasts World Radio Switzerland - 101.7 FM – English language station with music, Swiss news, BBC broadcasts See this listing for many multi language places of worship in the area |
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| Daycare in Switzerland Dining City – search by area (quartier), price, type of cuisine and extras Doctor List – searchable list of Doctors in the Canton of Geneva Food – where to buy international products Emergencies Hôpital Cantonal, Geneva Hôpital de la Tour, Meyrin Notaries in France Pharmacies in Geneva Pharmacy – open 24h France Guide Geneva Tourism and Convention Bureau Mountain Webcams – check any ski area |
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| American Citizens Abroad – info on issues that effect Americans living overseas such as citizenship, double taxation, banking access and more Democrats Abroad French Embassies in the US -apply for visas Overseas Vote Foundation – the most widely used voting tool for Americans, on this non-partisan site you can register and vote in State and Federal elections from anywhere in the world Republicans Abroad US Taxes - download forms and instructions on how to file your taxes, including a link to pay online US Consulate, Geneva – Passport renewal, notary service and more US Embassy, Berne US Congress – Roll Call site US Congress – helpful site for finding your representatives US House of Representatives – official site US Senate – official site US Customs website – What do I have to declare? |
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