Geneva One Year On: Not Quite As Scary Anymore
Although from this blog it likely seems Colombia was my first foray into international law, that isn’t actually the case. My first step into the world of international law was following the LL.M. programme at the ADH Academy in Geneva, Switzerland.
Last week I had the opportunity to travel back to Geneva to visit with (most of) my ADH family and finally obtain our LL.M.s! Those of you who supported me through my LL.M know that it`s not without some irony that I call the chance to return to Geneva an `opportunity`. However, one year on – Geneva was not quite as scary anymore.
Although I knew how important it was for me to attend this graduation after the amount of work we put into the degree, my return was also an unexpected chance to make peace with the city. I was able to wander around and see some tourist sites and appreciate the beauty of the city and surprisingly, it felt a bit like coming home. Most of all, it was a chance for one more weekend together with my ADH family. I think I had underestimated the strength of the bonds we made there when we were all fleeing the city as fast as possible or hiding as we finished our theses; reconnecting with friends and our professors was without a doubt the highlight of the weekend.
Felicitations/Congrats to the ADH Class of 2010-11!

Post Masters ceremony with my Thesis Advisor, the esteemed Professor Louise Doswald-Beck and my friend and thesis-writing buddy, Helena Sunnegardh.
Please stay tuned for my upcoming blog post “Surprise! I’m in Ethiopia”.
Yay, we made it! It was so wonderful to see you again. I hope our paths will cross soon again and that you’re enjoying Ethiopia. bisous
You too lady! a bientot! bis
Congratulations again Allison!! Big accomplishment, very proud of you 🙂 Hugs to you in Ethiopia!
Thanks Annie! Hi to A and F for me please. Send me an update.
Allison, congratuations from some of your CISV friends in Mississauga! Way to go!
Hi Louise! How is everyone? Any CISV this summer? lots of love, Allison