What was your interest in working for a real-estate investment firm ?

T.M-C -In a « crossroad » city such as Miami, at the intersection of northern and southern America, as well as of Europe, cultural openness and flexibility are qualities that recruiters appreciate. The benefit of working in a real-estate investment firm with its international clientele, was to diversify my experiences, use several languages on a day-to-day basis and to avoid restricting myself to internships in public institutions. It allowed me to take a step back, to evaluate my performance and to become aware of my work preferences, of qualities to develop, and skills to refine further. I enjoyed working as a team and talking with the investors. My managers also seemed to appreciate my presence and my skills. In contrast, I can still improve my knowledge about advanced technologies. However, that lack of knowledge did not stop me from being recruited as a consultant by a company director in Miami, owner of a small fleet of high-end cars (Tesla, BMW) to advise him on the promotion of his brand to the European public.

Without putting Sciences Po on a pedestal, I have to admit that the versatility and diversity of our education served me well. In short, the third-year internship for me was really an opportunity to come out a little of the Sciences Po framework, of the college rationale, to widen my experience and horizons.  

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The 3rd year internship and its formalities before departure

The visa formalities for an internship in the United States