28/04/2023
Lea participated in the IIB programme at SUNY New Paltz, spent two months on campus and did a two-months internship in Manhattan afterwards! 🗽🇺🇸
She told us about her favorite moments! 😍✨
📌 Why did you decide for the programme at SUNY New Paltz?
In 2020, I visited New York City for the first time and was impressed by this city with its diverse population, creative minds and cosmopolitan lifestyle. At that point, I decided: I want to live here one day. Then, when I saw that the FH Münster has a partner university in New York, it was clear that this would be my first choice for my semester abroad!
Moreover, the IIB programme at the State University of New York offers an exceptional concept by combining college life at SUNY New Paltz with international work experience in New York City.
📌What was the most beautiful moment during your semester abroad?
My entire time in Manhattan, the second half of my programme, was a highlight! I especially enjoyed walking to work in the morning with a view of the Empire State Building and a coffee in my hand.
The energy in this metropolis and the open-minded people are just incredible - there is something new to discover every day and it never gets boring in the "city that never sleeps".
In addition, domestic flights in the U.S. are relatively cheap, so I was able to discover other beautiful states like California, Arizona, Nevada and Massachusetts.
📌Which advice would you give other students for their semester abroad?
There is always a way, and it pays to be patient. So don't give up on your dream destination because of the long visa process or the cost. Apply for the visa in time and at best try to get a scholarship, because in the end this experience is more than worth every dollar and all efforts!
(📸: private)