Swiss Expat Story: Carolyn in Birningham, UK

by MySwissWorld & Swiss Food Box Team

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We welcome you to our newest interview in our weekly series. Here we interview each week somebody from the community and learn a bit more about their lives. This week, from Birningham, UK.

Carolyn Ogi, an HR professional at Mondelez residing in Birmingham, UK, told us about her Swiss background. Born and raised in Thun, Switzerland, Carolyn shares her connection to the country, what she misses the most, and her future plans, including a possible return in a few years' time. Read on:

What is your name and where are you living now?
 
Carolyn Ogi and I am now living in Birmingham, UK and I work in HR for Mondelez.
 
What is your connection to Switzerland? Have you been born there, or do you have some roots in Switzerland? 
 
I am Swiss, from the beautiful city of Thun! Was born and raised in Switzerland until my family moved to England when I was still in school age for my fathers job. Fun fact: Adolf Ogi is my distant relative.  

What is the thing that you miss about Switzerland the most?
 
Family, food, the beautiful scenery and lakes!
 
What do you think is better or do you like more in your new country?
 
People are less fussy about rules and everything is much much cheaper.
 
Do you have any plans of returning soon? For vacations or permanently.

I go back to visit family once a year usually but am planning to move back with my husband in a few years time! 
 
Ps. The photos are from Zermatt, Fish and Chips, Christ church Oxford, Cornwall, Garden in Aberdeen(Scotland) and Lauterbrunnen.

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