Day 14 – A special Meal
Day 14 – A special Meal Oct 29, 2025 The day started quite normally. We got up around eight, had breakfast together and went to the office. It was a calm and productive day where everyone focused on their own tasks. Since there were no bigger meetings or appointments planned, the atmosphere stayed relaxed, and […]
Day 13 – Visit at the UBS New Jersey office
Day 13 – Visit at the UBS New Jersey office Oct 28, 2025 Day 13 was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. We got to visit the UBS office in Weehawken, New Jersey. The day started early, and after a short ride across the Hudson, we arrived at the impressive UBS building right […]
Day 12 – Settling In
Day 12 – Settling In Oct 27, 2025 By the second week, a sense of rhythm had settled in. Everyone had found their footing at their respective workplaces; commutes felt familiar, coffee orders no longer needed repeating, and small talk with teammates was starting to turn into real conversations. The early uncertainty of the first […]
Day 11 – A Sunday full of Culture and Good Vibes
Day 11 – A Sunday full of Culture and Good Vibes Oct 26, 2025 Our Sunday in New York was all about getting culturally active and soaking up everything the city has to offer beyond the busy streets and skyscrapers. We started the day with a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of […]
Day 10 – Central Park, Harlem, and Wandering the City
Day 10 – Central Park, Harlem, and Wandering the City Oct 25, 2025 After a very full week and many intense program visits, today was finally a slower day and honestly we needed it. We slept in for the first time since arriving and took the morning to simply rest and reset. It felt good […]
Day 9 – Sharing Swiss Insights at Tenafly High School
Day 9 – Sharing Swiss Insights at Tenafly High School Oct 24, 2025 Today we had the opportunity to visit Tenafly High School. To get there, we first took the subway and then decided to get off a bit earlier to walk across the George Washington Bridge, a nice break from public transport and a […]
Day 8 – Thursday in New York – Visits, Views, and Inspiration
Day 8 – Thursday in New York – Visits, Views, and Inspiration Oct 23, 2025 Today was another exciting day in New York! In the morning, we visited the Swiss Consulate, where we got a warm welcome and an interesting tour. It was really cool to see how Switzerland is represented abroad and to learn […]
Day 7 – Icehockey and Work
Day 7 – Icehockey and Work Oct 22, 2025 Today was a bit more special, as we planned to visit an ice hockey match in New Jersey: the New Jersey Devils against the Minnesota Wild. We all got up a bit earlier, since we had to leave work sooner than usual to meet back home […]
Day 6 – Workday and Chelsea market in NYC
Day 6 – Workday and Chelsea market in NYC Oct 21, 2025 Day 6 was all about diving deeper into our startup projects and finding our flow within the teams. By now, we’ve gotten used to commuting, working in different parts of the city, and juggling our projects. It’s starting to feel like real New […]
Day 5 – First Workdays and a Slice of Routine in NYC
Day 5 – First Workdays and a Slice of Routine in NYC Oct 20, 2025 Day 5 marked the beginning of a new rhythm for many of us as we started settling into our work placements here in New York. After a few days of exploring and adjusting to the fast-paced energy of the city, […]