I had never planned, much less thought about, going to the United States for a year-long internship. If someone had told me 10 years ago that I would go to New York, I wouldn’t have believed it. However, here I am, organizing my trip to live for a year in the Big Apple.
It all started when Patricia came to give a presentation at ETSAM explaining what the program was about. At that moment, I had no intention of leaving, although I did aspire to have that international experience that everyone longs for. So, I kept the pamphlet they handed out in case I needed it in the future.
A year later, I received an email from Architect-us in my university account informing us that the application period for summer internships in the United States was open. After discussing it with my family, we agreed that this was an opportunity for professional growth.
Leaving the country is never easy, even if it’s just for a year, but Architect-Us made it more manageable by organizing the interviews, preparing the documentation, and giving tips for the embassy appointment. Those were exhausting months for me since I was working, attending language classes, and participating in a competition. Therefore, I am grateful for the patience that Georgiana had with me throughout the entire process.
For this initial stage, my biggest recommendation is to trust the work of Architect-us, ask any questions you may have because they will be there to clarify them and rely on the blogs of other participants, as they can give to you practical advice and personal experiences that can help you with the application process and prepare for life in the United States (I did this a little bit late).
I hope to create a guide that will help you live and navigate the streets of New York.
