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New York City is busy, buzzing and at times isolating. Especially if you come from a small town, it can seem like a challenge to feel at home during your internship. But there are plenty of things you can do to make yourself feel more at home in the city; you just have to be proactive and indulge in a little me time
There’s a lot to get used to once you finally make it to New York City for your internship, including how expensive it can be. Here are a few tips for how to save money during your stay:
Take public transport
Although it might seem like a lot to take in at first, the New York City public transport system is one of the best in the world and more often than not it’s the fastest way to get around town
It might be overwhelming at first (but you’ll get used to it)
New York City is a lot to take in at first for some people, especially those from smaller towns in the US or the rest of the world
So, you’ve landed that internship in NYC that you always dreamt of and your start date is on the horizon. Now is a good time to start thinking about how you can get the most out of your internship, whether you’re embarking on a three month internship or a year’s program
Finding housing for your summer internship in NYC can be a challenge. Most rental contracts are for an entire year, not the 1 or 3 months that you may need your accommodation for, and places which do offer short term rentals are often overpriced or scams
Internship interviews can be stressful. Whether you’re looking for a summer internship, a 3 month internship or a 6 month internship, you don’t know what you’re going to be asked, what the company is looking for or what you can expect from your interviewer
You’ve found that perfect internship you’ve always wanted and you’re about to start your first day in the hustle and bustle of New York City. Maybe there’s a whole group of interns of maybe you’re the only one in a sea of much more experienced, senior colleagues
There's one thing you'll learn after some time in New York. It is that sometimes, it's not about what you know, but WHO you know.
This is perhaps something to be expected, especially as the city is the hub for almost all globally-recognized companies
