{"id":44111,"date":"2026-05-20T15:00:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/?p=44111"},"modified":"2026-05-20T07:56:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T05:56:40","slug":"my-first-month-in-the-united-states-settling-in-san-diego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/my-first-month-in-the-united-states-settling-in-san-diego\/","title":{"rendered":"My first month in the United States: Settling in San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"

Settling in San Diego<\/h1>\n

My first month in the United States<\/h2>\n

During my first month in the United States<\/strong>, I have been settling into my internship and adapting to a new work environment. At the same time, I have been discovering more about American culture and daily life. At my host company<\/strong>, I have started learning about the U.S. energy sector. In particular, I have learned how renewable energy assets participate in wholesale power markets such as CAISO and ERCOT. In addition, I have become more familiar with the team\u2019s daily workflow, internal tools, and basic concepts related to forecasting, scheduling, market operations, and asset performance.<\/p>\n

More than work…<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Outside of work, I have also had the opportunity to explore new places and experience American culture firsthand. For example, one of the highlights of this month was visiting Las Vegas<\/strong> and the Hoover Dam<\/strong>. Seeing the Hoover Dam in person was especially interesting because of its historical and engineering importance. Moreover, it was a great opportunity to connect what I study with a real example of major infrastructure in the U.S. After that, I also enjoyed visiting Las Vegas, walking around the city, seeing its famous hotels, lights, and entertainment areas, and experiencing a very different side of American life.<\/p>\n

The Hoover Dam | The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum<\/a><\/p>\n

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In a nutshell…<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Overall, my first month has been a very positive experience. On the one hand, I am learning a lot professionally and improving my understanding of the U.S. energy market. On the other hand, I am also adapting to life in California<\/strong> and discovering different cultural aspects of the United States. As a result, ths first month has been both a valuable professional experience and a very enriching personal one.<\/p>\n

You can also read more about my internship experience on my blog.<\/a><\/p>\n

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