Travel to United States (USA) to backpack, study, intern, volunteer, work,

or live as a digital nomad, expat or emigrant?

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Backpacking and traveling in the United States of America?

  • In America, you cover great distances in a country where almost everything is big. There are many RV and road trip facilities, this is a popular way to travel. There is a lot to see in terms of culture and nature. From global cities to the most impressive natural wonders. From fast food on every street corner to the most culinary delights. From the hot south to cold Alaska. In America, you'll find something for everyone! 
  • City spotting: Boston, Chicago, Miami, New Orleans, San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C., Las vegas, Los Angeles. 
  • Activities spotting: city trips, wild camping, visiting California's wine regions, skiing and snowboarding, “thru hiking,” visiting amusement parks, learning about the country's history. 
  • Nature spotting: Colorado, Death Valley, Everglades, Grand Canyon, Hawaii, Niagara Falls, Sequoia National Park!, Yosemite part, Yellowstone park.
  • Wildlife spotting: eagles, alligators, American bison, moose, grizzlies, pumas.

Internship in the United States of America?

  • Internship cities: Austin, Boston, New York, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley.
  • Internships: in all kinds of industries such as entertainment, financial services, innovation, marketing, media, technology, business services.
  • Characteristics: fairly competitive, dynamic and flexible work environment.
  • Learning competencies: being creative, networking, being persuasive, being professional, being results-oriented and having self-confidence.

Studying in the United States of America?

  • Education in the US: the quality of referral is very high, especially if you go to the top universities that are known worldwide for cutting-edge research and high research output. However, the cost of studying in the U.S. is incredibly high. 
  • Studies: The U.S. offers a wide range of fields of study and programs, from the humanities and social sciences to natural sciences, technology, and medicine. Also, universities often offer a lot of flexibility in their curricula, allowing you to customize your study program to suit your own interests, which is great fun! 
  • Study Cities: all over the country you will find colleges and universities where you can study for a while as a foreign student. Ranging from art in New York to computer science in California. The most popular cities are Boston, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. Austin. 
  • Study culture: academic freedom and flexibility, with many subject choices and interdisciplinary instruction. Students are encouraged to actively participate in classes and self-discipline, with a strong emphasis on working independently and meeting deadlines. Hands-on learning is important, with many opportunities for internships and research. The diversity and inclusiveness of the student community provide a rich learning environment, supported by numerous extracurricular activities such as clubs and volunteer work.
  • Competencies: critical thinking and analysis, good research skills, project management, being stress resistant, self-confidence, self-discipline and time management, independence, intercultural communication and leadership skills.
  • Language learning: to study there, it is important that you already have good English, but there are places everywhere to learn the English language even better. 

Volunteering in the United States of America?

  • Projects: many opportunities in conservation in national parks, in education, youth care and helping minorities and disadvantaged people.
  • Animals/nature projects: caregiver of wildlife used as pets, restoring wildlife populations and all kinds of positions at national parks. 
  • Characteristics: temporary and full-time volunteer work possible from 1 week to several months.  

Working in the United States of America?

  • Jobs: temporary work can be found especially at summer camps or as an au pair. Full-time work can be found in a variety of sectors. 
  • Work culture: generally a diverse multicultural and professional work environment, focused on performance, hard work and results, usually limited attention to a pleasant work-life balance, few vacation days and hard work.
  • Characteristics: diverse sectors, competitive job market, performance-oriented, bonuses, diversity and inclusion. 

Working as a digital nomad in the United States of America?

  • The US is a popular destination for digital nomads, but it does vary a lot from city to city. There are a huge number of co-working spots, the facilities are good, there are many networking events and there is a lot of culture and nature to explore! 
  • Hotspots: Austin, Miami, New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco.
  • Characteristics: relatively pricey, but a good digital nomad community and work environment. 

Living in the United States of America?

  • Language: English (and Spanish here and there).
  • Quality of life: the quality of life is generally good if you have money and live in the right place. It is then a land of open opportunity and the “American Dream.” There is a diversity of cultures, nature, adventure to be found and education is good. However, the work-life balance is generally poor and the culture competitive. Also, health care is very expensive if you don't have insurance.
  • Culture: people value personal freedom and self-expression. Here, communication is often nice and informal, with a casual approach both privately and in the workplace. If you like frank and good conversations, you've come to the right place (although it does vary somewhat by region). Ambition and entrepreneurship are highly valued.  
  • Characteristics: high standard of living, high cost, cultural diversity, freedom, large regional differences, high car use, highly variable political climate.  
    Health care: high quality, high cost. Your health insurance is also your lifeline: get advice on insurance policies that provide adequate coverage for proper care and also repatriation in case of emergency. 

 

 

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Where to study in the United States of America, do an internship, do volunteer work or look for a job in the United States of America?

Where to study in the United States of America, do an internship, do volunteer work or look for a job in the United States of America?

Why study, do an internship, volunteer or work temporarily in the United States of America?

  • Because you can study or intern at the best universities in the world.
  • Because you notice what is like when hard work is done somewhere without complaining.
  • Because you get to further discover and stimulate your qualities.
  • To spend some time abroad and earn a living.
  • To experience sports culture that is quite unique in the world.
  • To work in a country where you can easily make yourself understood.
  • Because you can improve your networking skills and build a broad professional network.

What should you pay attention to?

  • That hierarchy plays a more important role than in the Netherlands.
  • That people are less direct, less likely to criticize at work. 
  • That your colleagues can easily be fired (and you can have an influence on that).
  • That your workdays are long, breaks are rarely taken, and lunch is often at your desk.
  • That vacations in the U.S. are generally limited to a week or two.
  • That you connect with your colleagues easily, superficially.
  • That your dress style matches the rest of your organization, generally a little less formal than in Europe.

 

Why live in the United States of America, why emigrate to the United States of America or stay for a long time?

Why live in the United States of America, why emigrate to the United States of America or stay for a long time?

Why should you live in the United States of America as an expat, emigrant or working nomad?

  • Because there are many opportunities for developing a new career.
  • Because there is a the diversity of cultures, customs and traditions.
  • Because the quality of education is high.
  • Because there is a great entrepreneurial climate, where entrepreneurship is highly valued.
  • Because you have access to state-of-the-art technology. 
  • Because there are many networking events in all kinds of sectors, where you can enhance your networking skills. 
  • Because the quality of life is good provided you have money. 
  • Because the people are very friendly. 
  • Because you can experience real personal freedom.
  • Because there is a huge amount to experience in nature and a great outdoor culture. 

What should you pay attention to?

  • That it takes balancing skills to keep a balance between work and home.
  • That the cost of living is hefty.
  • That the differences in culture (guns, harsh politeike climate) also bring dark sides.
  • That in health care, the costs you incur in a hospital can skyrocket.
  • That without good (international) health insurance you are playing American roulette.
 
United States of America: Updates & Travel

United States of America: Updates & Travel

Travel in the United States of America

  • Even though the United States is very Western, there are huge differences from Europe. Everything but everything is or seems big in the United States. Large portions of food, the size of roads and buildings. It is the land of unlimited possibilities including Route 66, The Big Apple, Yellowstone, Hollywood, Hawaii, The Rocky Mountains, the Redwoods and Broadway.

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    What social activities can you do abroad?

    • Opportunities are found in the areas of helping, learning or studying. You can get involved to volunteer in a social project at a school in Africa, Asia or Latin America. You can get involved in nature, in a project with animals or cleaning the sea or beaches. Those who want to learn more can choose for example a language course in Latin America, Spain or South Africa.

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    • If you want to gain work experience, and/or also earn money, go and work abroad. You can combine backpacking in Australia with temporary work. You can work on campsites in Europe or bush camps in Africa. You can pretty much go all over the world to work in the hospitality industry, hotels and hostels, in the healthcare sector or for example at a diving school.

    What sports activities to do abroad?

    • Have you ever thought of mountain biking, rafting (going down a wild river on a raft or rubber dinghy, climbing or canoeing), survival (which involves building rafts, climbing or canoeing), abseiling (descending a rock face while secured to ropes), zip-lining (whizzing down a cable), canyoning (starting at the top of a river and then climbing, swimming, diving down the bed) or caving (scrambling, wriggling and crawling through caves and crevices)?
    • Maybe you feel more comfortable on a bodyboard (on a half-wave surfboard, you surf the high waves lying down-with flippers), on a hang glider or while paragliding (with a parachute you float down a mountain or dune), hydrospeeding (on a bodyboard with flippers and a wetsuit on you go down a wild river via rapids) or Tiefschneeskiing (racing down through powder snow)?

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