Any advice for visiting CERN? What's it like?

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Start date Apr 30, 2006
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Starting a fellowship at Northwestern offers an exciting opportunity to work at CERN in Switzerland. Participants emphasize the value of this experience, highlighting the unique environment and advanced research at CERN. Insights into Switzerland include its beautiful scenery and high quality of life. Recommendations often focus on the importance of embracing local culture, trying Swiss cuisine, and being prepared for the cost of living, which can be high. Overall, the experience at CERN is regarded as enriching, both professionally and personally, making it a highly sought-after opportunity.

Apr 30, 2006

devildog2067

I'm starting a fellowship at Northwestern this year, and they've offered to take me to Switzerland to work at CERN for the summer.

Anyone here been there? What's it like? Anything I should know about the food/accomodations/people/whatever?

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May 1, 2006

J77

Switzerland's a lovely place to be any time of the year

You'd be a fool not to snap up this opportunity!

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