How I Became Swiss Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/how-i-became-swiss How I Became Swiss shares real naturalization stories from people who've been through it. What the interview was actually like, what they'd do differently, and what changed after the passport arrived. © 2026 becomeswiss.com 3e894a8c-1280-5a3e-b222-bb370e4d48e1 yes en Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:44:02 -0700 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:44:12 -0700 https://becomeswiss.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/mEUFdLua0XM_nerXzqk2bxhjLygaoHy9HEdK7lVx3-g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84MDNh/YWU4ZjFiYjVjZTE4/NGZhOTk5ZjNiMmNi/NTQ4NS5wbmc.jpg How I Became Swiss https://becomeswiss.com episodic Christoph Kirn How I Became Swiss shares real naturalization stories from people who've been through it. What the interview was actually like, what they'd do differently, and what changed after the passport arrived. How I Became Swiss shares real naturalization stories from people who've been through it. Swiss naturalization interview, how to become Swiss citizen, Swiss passport process, naturalization requirements Switzerland, become Swiss citizen, Swiss citizenship interview, living in Switzerland as immigrant, Swiss naturalization experience,Basel naturalization, How I Became Swiss, Swiss naturalization guide Christoph Kirn No No Swiss Naturalization Interview: What Actually Happens with Serena Baldiserra Swiss Naturalization Interview: What Actually Happens with Serena Baldiserra full 9a8fda63-8ac4-4597-abf3-5cb02b4acfaf https://share.transistor.fm/s/29cf9357 Naturalization interviews in Basel can feel intense, unpredictable and hard to prepare for, especially when you're not sure what level of German is actually enough. Serena, originally from Turin, shares what her interview was really like, how she kept going through the bureaucratic confusion, and what changed after she and her two children received their Swiss passports.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • How to know when you're ready to commit to the naturalization process, even if your German feels uncertain
  • What the actual bureaucratic requirements feel like and how to navigate the parts that aren't clearly explained
  • What happens in the naturalization interview when you're sitting with your children, facing rapid-fire questions
  • How to prepare for questions that go back years into your integration history
  • What it feels like to receive the decision letter and what comes after that moment
  • Why having support during the process makes the difference between pausing and finishing
  • What actually changes once you hold the passport in your hand

A FAVOURITE MOMENT

"Every question I received I knew the answer to." — Serena

ABOUT SERENA BALDISSERA

Serena is originally from Turin, Italy, and has lived in Basel for more than 15 years with her two children, Giovanni and Elisabetta. She became a Swiss citizen in 2024 after a multi-year journey through the naturalization process. Professionally, she holds a Pharm.D. from the University of Turin and has built a distinguished international career in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs spanning more than 25 years. When she's not working, she practices yoga, takes long walks along the river with her dachshund Edo, and spends time with a good book.

CONNECT WITH SERENA BALDISSERA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenanu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serenabaldissera

GET SUPPORT WITH YOUR NEXT STEP TOWARDS SWISS NATURALIZATION

To find out more about how Become Swiss can help YOU make the Swiss naturalization process smoother and less stressful, take the 60-second Next Step Finder at https://pages.becomeswiss.com/next-step-finder

]]> Naturalization interviews in Basel can feel intense, unpredictable and hard to prepare for, especially when you're not sure what level of German is actually enough. Serena, originally from Turin, shares what her interview was really like, how she kept going through the bureaucratic confusion, and what changed after she and her two children received their Swiss passports.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • How to know when you're ready to commit to the naturalization process, even if your German feels uncertain
  • What the actual bureaucratic requirements feel like and how to navigate the parts that aren't clearly explained
  • What happens in the naturalization interview when you're sitting with your children, facing rapid-fire questions
  • How to prepare for questions that go back years into your integration history
  • What it feels like to receive the decision letter and what comes after that moment
  • Why having support during the process makes the difference between pausing and finishing
  • What actually changes once you hold the passport in your hand

A FAVOURITE MOMENT

"Every question I received I knew the answer to." — Serena

ABOUT SERENA BALDISSERA

Serena is originally from Turin, Italy, and has lived in Basel for more than 15 years with her two children, Giovanni and Elisabetta. She became a Swiss citizen in 2024 after a multi-year journey through the naturalization process. Professionally, she holds a Pharm.D. from the University of Turin and has built a distinguished international career in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs spanning more than 25 years. When she's not working, she practices yoga, takes long walks along the river with her dachshund Edo, and spends time with a good book.

CONNECT WITH SERENA BALDISSERA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenanu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serenabaldissera

GET SUPPORT WITH YOUR NEXT STEP TOWARDS SWISS NATURALIZATION

To find out more about how Become Swiss can help YOU make the Swiss naturalization process smoother and less stressful, take the 60-second Next Step Finder at https://pages.becomeswiss.com/next-step-finder

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • How to know when you're ready to commit to the naturalization process, even if your German feels uncertain
  • What the actual bureaucratic requirements feel like and how to navigate the parts that aren't clearly explained
  • What happens in the naturalization interview when you're sitting with your children, facing rapid-fire questions
  • How to prepare for questions that go back years into your integration history
  • What it feels like to receive the decision letter and what comes after that moment
  • Why having support during the process makes the difference between pausing and finishing
  • What actually changes once you hold the passport in your hand

A FAVOURITE MOMENT

"Every question I received I knew the answer to." — Serena

ABOUT SERENA BALDISSERA

Serena is originally from Turin, Italy, and has lived in Basel for more than 15 years with her two children, Giovanni and Elisabetta. She became a Swiss citizen in 2024 after a multi-year journey through the naturalization process. Professionally, she holds a Pharm.D. from the University of Turin and has built a distinguished international career in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs spanning more than 25 years. When she's not working, she practices yoga, takes long walks along the river with her dachshund Edo, and spends time with a good book.

CONNECT WITH SERENA BALDISSERA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenanu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serenabaldissera

GET SUPPORT WITH YOUR NEXT STEP TOWARDS SWISS NATURALIZATION

To find out more about how Become Swiss can help YOU make the Swiss naturalization process smoother and less stressful, take the 60-second Next Step Finder at https://pages.becomeswiss.com/next-step-finder

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