Semester in the USA

Tomáš Tabiš Start Date: Nov 14, 2016 - End Date: Mar 13, 2017
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • Raleigh, Severná Karolína, United States of America

My Travel Story

by: Tomáš Tabiš Start Date: Nov 14, 2016 - End Date: Mar 13, 2017
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
I am 22 years old student from Slovakia, country located in the very heart of Europe. I´m studying in Czech republic though, International and Diplomatic Studies on the University of Economics. My school offered me to go on a semester abroad to the USA, North Carloina State University in particular. It is a great opportunity, because my specialization is USA and their relations with Russia or central and eastern Europe. But I´ve never been to USA myself. This semester would also improve my future career, because experiences from USA are very appreciated in the region where I live. The only problem seems to be money. Although I always tried to have a part time job, with the average wage of 2,5€ per hour you can imagine my frustration. Especially those of you who now, how expensive America is. I always tried to be active in regional or national social activities, because I am very passionate about politics and diplomacy. I did together with my friends many initiatives, that improve the life of youth in Slovakia. I also had an internship in European Parliament in Brussels, and also on the Slovak embassy in Warsaw. Thank you all, good people who supported me in my rendezvous with american culture !
  • Raleigh, Severná Karolína, United States of America