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.

 

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