Hi !<\/p>\n
My name is Alexis. I am a French<\/strong> student at the Ecole des Ponts Paristech in Civil Engineering, located near Paris<\/strong> and preparing a \u201cStructure and Architecture\u201d double-degree with ENSAVT School of Architecture. As part of my studies, I have the chance to begin a 1-year internship in New York City<\/strong> at Gilsanz Murray Steficek LLP<\/strong> this summer 2022 ! I will be interning<\/strong> as a structural engineer and architect.<\/p>\n To get my J1-Visa<\/strong>, I got sponsored by Architect-US <\/strong>who was recommanded by my firm. Thanks to their support, the visa process went really smoothly. Architect-US was present to help me with the paperwork throughout the process, and gave me good hints to get prepared for the embassy interview, which made things very easy<\/strong>. The whole process went faster than I expected, lasting only for a few months. Sonia Sanchez, my program supervisor,<\/span><\/span> was very kind to me and helped me a lot.<\/p>\n Now that I have my visa in my pocket, I can’t wait to leave for the city that never sleeps ! I am excited about walking through the city and discovering all of its secrets. I already know that the architecture is outstanding thanks to all of its famous buildings and skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building<\/strong>. I have been told that Central Park<\/strong> is an amazing verdent space in the heart ot Manhattan, which I look forward to walk around during my free time.<\/p>\n Finally, I have found a nice room in a french apartment. I have already got in touch with my roommates, and I am looking forward to discovering the American culture<\/strong> with them. I would really love to make American friends too, so we can share our backgrounds and cultures.<\/p>\n I don’t realize yet I am about to live the American dream<\/strong> !<\/p>\n See you soon in NYC !<\/p>\n Alexis<\/p>\n