Study Abroad

Guido MeijerApril 1st 2014

Picking an internship abroad..

The Lab

The WeatherThe Location

The Lab

Watch out for:• Big hot shot professors• Empire labs

Safer pick:• Medium sized labs• Startup professors

The Location

Think about:• How accessable

is the lab?• What city do you

want to live in?

Boston

• Two of the best universities in the world

• Relatively small city• Universities are

located in the city center

Finding a lab

You are:• Practically oriented• Independent• A valuable addition to the

lab• And most of all: free!

Practical stuff

• Start in time!• J-1 Visa• Scholarships

Costs of living

• Rent• Groceries• Drinks• Out to dinner• Clothing• Electronics