PACKING

Clothing: The climate at the Château is fairly temperate due to the fact that it is at a fairly low elevation (1600 ft.) and because it is on a lake, which warms the air. Therefore, it only receives snow a few times during the winter, whereas if one ascends into the mountains even a few hundred feet, the snow can accumulate much more. There are several considerations when selecting clothing:

• For Europeans, day-to-day clothing is a bit more formal. Jeans and t-shirts are not as common as blouses, button-down shirts, dresses, and pants.

• The weather in Switzerland (even during the summer) can be unpredictable. We recommend that you pack layers that can be taken on and off.

• We receive rain throughout the year, so we recommend you bring an umbrella.

• If you will be serving during the academic year, you will want to bring a warm snow coat.