If you’re looking for an international experience that will also help you advance your Science career by earning practical, hands-on knowledge, a science internship in New York City may be just what the doctor ordered. Science internships in New York City offer a young person with a keen interest in the sciences the opportunity to develop professional skills and earn real-world experience while living in an exciting and cosmopolitan city abroad. It’s the perfect balance of an international adventure and serious, relevant work experience that gets you noticed by an employer.
The professional benefits of an internship in New York City are immeasurable. As an intern you’ll learn from leading researchers, engineers and academics within the specialty of your choice. The Intern Group offers Science internships in fields like engineering, biotechnology, biomedicine and more. Through internships, young professionals are able to develop working relationships with established professionals at New York City’s best institutions.
Science interns in New York City are placed in a private bedroom in a residence for students, young professionals and interns. The Intern New York accommodation is located in a pleasant, safe area of New York City just blocks away from Central Park. Conveniently located next to cafes, museums, and public transport, the building is perfectly situated so that interns can explore and enjoy all that New York has to offer. Interns also have access to the full fitness center in the building.
Picture this: after a rigorous week at the office, you’re able to soak up some sun in one of New York City’s most beloved spots – Central Park. Whether taking a leisurely stroll through the park’s many paths or picnicking next to a lake or fountain, New York City’s expansive Central Park is an ideal spot to unwind. The Central Park Zoo and Tavern on The Green are two other notable park destinations to check out.
On rainy days, a visit to one of New York City’s many museums can offer just as much color as Central Park. Science interns will marvel at the wide variety of museums in the city, dedicated to art, culture, history, science, transportation and more. Two must-see spots are the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and the MoMA, or Museum of Modern Art.
New York City shines brighter than any other city in North America, in part due to its superb arts and culture scene. Performers from all over the world flock to New York City to be a part of its competitive and acclaimed live entertainment scene. Whether jazz, comedy, indie rock or live theater – the Big Apple has got it covered. For the world’s biggest names in music and comedy, Madison Square Garden and the Apollo are a great place to see a big performance. Meanwhile, a visit to one of Broadway’s 40 professional theaters offers some of the best live theater in the world.
Science interns in New York City may need to unbuckle their belts once or twice. Food trucks, fusion foods, Michelin-starred restaurants… there’s so much tasty food out there for all types of foodies in New York City. Due to its impressive ethnic diversity, your tongue can travel the world just by moving from neighborhood to neighborhood. Within the city’s ethnic enclaves, authentic dishes can be found from countries like China, Jamaica, Brazil, El Salvador and more. Now, in terms of New York City’s classic dishes, interns will love trying the city’s delicacies like the New York cheesecake and the coal-oven pizza. Are you hungry yet?
The wide variety of cuisines available in New York City reflect the city’s astounding ethnic diversity. Around 36% of New York City’s population is foreign-born, while some 800 languages are spoken, making it one of the world’s most linguistically diverse cities. New York’s vibrant immigrant communities are part of what make the city so intriguing to visitors. A trip to New York City gives you a passport to a world of music, food, culture, tradition and languages.
Sources: Wikipedia – Broadway theater, NYMag Time Out, nycedc.com, Wikipedia: Central Park, Demographics of NYC
Photo 1. based on [2005] Crossroads of the World, by Diego Torres Silvestre, CC-by-2.0
Photo 2. based on New York, by Kolitha de Silva, CC-by-2.0
Photo 3. based on New York Cabs, by Sakeeb Sabakka, CC-by-2.0