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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?
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 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
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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