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Maria Victoria Calabró, Argentina
The”Fifth Switzerland” is a colourful, varied and multilingual puzzle with well over 800,000 pieces.
Today’s puzzle piece is ...
... Maria Victoria Calabró, 22, Argentina, Buenos Aires. Digital Business Student and
Grant Specialist at “Satellites on Fire”.
Swiss-Argentinian with a passion for innovation and social impact.
What references to Switzerland do you have in your house?
I have a few Swiss flags, Lindt chocolate, traditional souvenirs, and several Treicheln-style cow bells.
What do you miss the most about or from Switzerland?
I really miss the breathtaking landscapes and how everything works so efficiently, from the trains to the smallest details in public services.
Is regularly meeting other Swiss people important to you?
Yes, absolutely. Connecting with other Swiss people helps me stay rooted in the culture, share common values, and feel part of a global community, even while living abroad.
How do you keep informed about what is happening in Switzerland?
I usually check online news, and I follow the Swiss embassy in Switzerland and in Argentina on social media. I’m also interested in entrepreneurship, so I follow a few Swiss startup and innovation pages on Instagram that keep me connected with what’s going on.
Are people in your country of residence aware of Switzerland at all and, if so, in what way?
Yes, definitely. When I say I’m Swiss, people are usually surprised in a good way. They always ask about my experience there, and I love telling them about the amazing time I had when I was 16 and traveled to the “Swiss Challenge” camp.
Please complete the sentence: When I think about Switzerland …
… I think of the amazing memories from the “Swiss Challenge”, the friends I made there, and the stunning beauty of the lakes and mountains.