Replying to Switzerland, what's good?

Hey NS,

I'll be living in Switzerland next year (Geneva or Lausanne) and I wanted to know what's the best resort in the area ... Verbier, Saas Fe, Zermatt, etc. What's the best place? I'm looking mostly for awesome terrain, park doesn't matter that much.

I also plan on buying a pass ... so what is the cheapest place? Are there any student deals (I'll be at uni) ? Any ways to get discount passes i.e. bootpacking the snow at the beginning of the season, etc.?

Thanks!!