Switzerland is known for excellence in business, hospitality, tourism and culinary arts management education. This excellence is based on the teaching methodology of combining theory with hands-on practice, whereby the emphasis is placed on the development of the whole student.
The quality of life in Switzerland, its cultural and linguistic diversity, as well as its location in the center of Europe, have made the country attractive to those interested in launching a career in the global business, hospitality, tourism and culinary arts industry.
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Switzerland is perfectly situated in the center of Europe, bordered by France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Liechtenstein, and is an internationally recognized destination for students seeking top-quality education in Business Management, Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts.
City of Zürich
It is a beautiful city with many small shops, side streets leading to cafés, and big shopping centers with cheap chain stores. It’s a city for everyone, with many different nationalities and cultures gathered at the same place.
International City
Zürich is one of the most international cities in Switzerland with around 25% of its residents being foreigners. What separates Zürich from the other international cities is the fact that almost everyone speaks English, which is not common in the mountains areas nor in the city of Geneva. That means it’s easier to get jobs and local friends since the likelihood of everyone speaking a common language is bigger.
No matter what time of the year there’s always something to do in Zürich.
Museums are also plentiful; there’s the:
If you don’t fancy visiting museums, there’s a lot of other things to do!
Walking down the Bahnhofstrasse, where most of the shops are located; or perhaps seeing the underground shopping centre, located right underneath Zürich main station.
For a ‘one day trip,’ the Zürich Zoo is also an excellent way to pass time.
Taking a walk in The Old Town is also a way to pass the time! Though somewhat of a tourist trap, fondue restaurants and expensive souvenir shops are common in the Old Town, the old buildings and narrow streets are charming enough, and the area has generous offerings of quirky shops and cosy restaurants.
Another thing that makes Zürich a student-friendly city is the extensive public transportation system. However, if the fees seem a little high you can always rent a bike. ‘Rent’ is actually not the right term here; the city of Zürich is giving out bikes for free! Leave a CHF 20 deposit at one of the Züri rollt containers and enjoy the city on two wheels. You might want to cycle down either side of the lake, or simply use the bike to get around town quicker.
Most cinemas also show movies in English or at least with English subtitles. So on a Friday night, it’s easy to jump on a train to the centre and go catch a movie.
Thalwil is a municipality and town in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
The municipality of Thalwil is located on the Zimmerberg ridge between the western shore of Lake Zurich and the Sihl river. The municipality includes the town of Thalwil, on the eastern slopes of the ridge alongside Lake Zurich, and the village of Gattikon, on the western slopes and the bank of the Sihl river.
There are outdoor skating rinks, which offers the opportunity to mingle with the locals. Obviously, there’s skiing, as Switzerland is well known for their mountains. Flumserberg, which is the closest skiing place, just one hour away, and there’s a train going there directly from the train station next to BHS SWITZERLAND accommodation. There are skiing trails for everyone, from the baby slope to the black slopes, or even off-piste.
It’s possible to swim in the crystal clear Zürich Lake. Luckily for our students, there’s a designated swimming spot right across the road.
There are also biking or hiking in the mountains, or just taking a walk along the lake.
Students have organized the following clubs: