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7 Things I learned during my First 7 days in Switzerland

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WHO Lobby Switzerland is a country with very rich history, and through my studies I have come to think of it as the most well-organized country in the world. In the school system, students learn to speak three or more languages (French, German, English, etc.) fluently. Their healthcare system is arguably the most successful on the planet. It is the home of the world’s most powerful international organization – the United Nations. The geography consists of some of the best mountains for hiking, skiing, and snowboarding, as well as some of the best farms for wine, grapes, and cheese. I was given the opportunity to intern in Geneva, Switzerland at the World Health Organization through the Duke Program on Global Policy and Governance and the Duke Global Health Institute. There is so much more that I have to say about Geneva, but I’ve only been here for a week, so I would like to talk about a few things that have really stood out to me so far. 7. Pizza is someth