This week in and around Geneva I played football by the lake, cheered at a hockey game, ate amazing Swiss food, and visited the World Trade Organization to learn how global trade connects countries.
Bonjour! I’m George, and I’m so happy you’re joining me on my journey from North Carolina to Switzerland. I’m a Gilman Scholar studying diplomacy, and I’m excited to have you with me!

This week in and around Geneva I played football by the lake, cheered at a hockey game, ate amazing Swiss food, and visited the World Trade Organization to learn how global trade connects countries.

Thank you for joining me on my eye-opening study abroad journey! You too can unlock opportunities like this through curiosity, hard work, and confidence.

Naim is a hardworking employee at an amazing kebab shop in downtown Geneva. My friends and I are frequent customers, so I was excited to learn more about his story and daily life.
An update from my journey around the Geneva region, where I've met new people, learned from experts how daily life connects nature, cooperation, and culture, and even visited neighboring countries.