Hi, I am Daphne! I am 25 years old, live in the Netherlands and I worked in Florida for a bit longer than a year. I also lived in Sevilla, Spain, where I met Seyamaila. But in this article, I want to discuss my time in Florida I loved my time there and would love to share my experience and convince you to go there as well!
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What to expect in this article
- My life in Fort Lauderdale (Florida)
- About Florida
- Why I choose Florida
- Making friends in Florida
- American Food
- Costs & work salaries in Florida
- Intern salary
- Public transport in Florida
- Advantages of living in Florida
- Disadvantages of living in Florida
- Hurricanes in Florida
- Necessary documents
- Safety & Misconception of Florida
- Favourite places in Florida
- Other places I visited
- Future plans
My life in Fort Lauderdale (Florida)
For my study of International Business and Languages (which I studied in Groningen, the Netherlands), I had the chance to do an internship in The United States in 2017.
I worked at a navy company called Governor Control Systems inc. They work in shipping, which means that they make and repair big marine engines, for example for cruise ships.
My internship was mainly based on marketing, sales and I had to do some administration. Examples of activities were working on the website, writing emails for clients, making photos for brochures and I also had to prepare for conventions in Florida and in other states. We even could join some of those conventions.
About Florida
Florida is one of the states in the United States of America. It is located South-East and it has a subtropical climate, and because of that, it is the perfect state for a holiday. Sun, sea and beaches! It has the longest coastline in the US, with 825 miles/ 1327 km of accessible beaches.
Why I choose Florida
For my study, I had to do an internship abroad.
When I was talking to my parents about this, my dad told me he’s doing business with this company and he could ask if they were looking for interns.
Lucky for you they are looking for interns every 6 months, so they are experienced in guiding interns from abroad, which is very handy for the visa you have to apply to.
Of course, I had to go through a process of having an interview and getting to know them before I could start.
I don’t think I would have thought about Florida first. I would have looked at a place closer to my home country (the Netherlands) so that I am closer to my parents. When my dad mentioned Fort Lauderdale, I did immediately like it, especially because I love the whole idea of ‘sun, sea, and beach,’ which Florida is most known for.
Making friends in Florida
I had many foreign colleagues and I was living with two other interns from Germany, with whom I became friends very easily. So when I was living in Florida, I had a mix of foreign friends, but I also made friends with 1 American guy.
American people are genuinely interested when you are new to the country, they always chitchat and invite you over for dinner or to watch a football match. For me, there was no problem making friends and I think it will be easy for others as well to make friends in the USA.
In my opinion, American people can be superficial as they often tell you while greeting ‘Hello, how are you?’ In the Netherlands, we only tell ‘hello’ while greeting, so in the beginning, I thought I had to tell every time someone asked, but after a while, I understood it is just a greeting.
Besides that, I find the USA a fun country to go to for your holidays, they mostly treat you friendly and don’t act like you are a tourist. The summary of my story is that I believe it is pretty easy to make friends in the USA/Florida.
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American food
Unfortunately, American food is pretty unhealthy as there are many fast-food chains. Not only in Florida but all over the USA. I know all about it, as I gained 10kg/22 pounds in just one year, whoops!
My housemates and I did cook at least four times a week, but of course, we also wanted to try it all, so we did order in or go to a restaurant.
All the snacks in the States are unhealthy, as you have many cookies and doughnuts, things most people know. I find it a pity that healthy food costs more than, for example, a Mcdonald’s.
Sometimes I thought it would be cheaper to have breakfast, lunch and dinner at Mcdonald’s. I believe the reason for this might be that the salaries are not that high everywhere in the USA.
In the Netherlands it is the other way around, fast food is more expensive than healthy food (luckily).
Costs & Work salaries in Florida
Regarding costs, you can make your stay in Florida as expensive as you want. You can visit Disneyland every weekend, but you can also visit the beach every weekend (free and always close by in Florida).
The only thing you have to pay then are parking costs, which are around 1 dollar per hour, not much if you share it with others.
Unfortunately, groceries are expensive in America, as I mentioned before.
Regarding salaries it is hard to say something, as I have never really ‘worked’ there.
Rumours are that salaries are relatively lower than in other states or other countries like the Netherlands. This is a reason why many people have side businesses.
I noticed that many people have a side business, whether it is because they like it or to receive a better income.
Just an example, I know people that live on 90m² and are paying 3000 dollars of rent per month, luckily he doesn’t have a bad job and there are also other prices for rent of course.
Intern salary
I received 1000 dollars per month for my work as an intern. Rent and gas were included, so I only had to pay for food, insurance, fuel, going out and other small things.
For me, this was perfect, although I did not go out to party every weekend. This was not possible, because you have to be 21 to go out and drink, and I was only 19/20 at that time. So when you want to do that, it might be not enough money.
I have heard that ‘your salary’ depends on your internship company and which state you are staying in.
For instance, I heard that in New York you don’t receive any money at all because everyone wants to work there.
So always check this with the company you want to work for.
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Public transport in Florida
Public transport is almost non-existing. Sure, there are some bus lines, but they do not go to many places and they are mostly for the ‘poor people’.
Next to that, I have heard that the trains are not functioning that well. In the year that I stayed in this state, I have never used a local bus or train.
In the USA and Florida, you really need a car, to get your groceries or to go from one place to another. My housemates and I had two cars from the company we worked for and we only had to pay for the fuel.
Whenever I was alone, I used taxis or used the Uber app. I remember using Ubers most of the time during my stay and mostly to go to the beach. As I said, the beach is always close by in Florida, so going there by uber is not expensive.
Advantages of living in Florida
- The first advantage is THE WEATHER! It’s always sunny and warm. You can go to the beach all year long. There is a rainy and hurricane season, but then you have shopping malls
- This feeling of being on vacation, all year long. If I think of that, I would love to book a flight tomorrow.
- Boring is not a word you can use for Florida. You always have something to do in Florida, whether it is going to the beach, visiting a museum, going shopping, visiting indoor places like shopping malls or visiting other places. Miami is not far away! As it is mostly sunny, you can also go on a terrace and have a drink, all year long…
- Most American people do not speak another language than English, but in Florida, many people can speak Spanish as well, as it is so close to Spanish speaking countries.
Disadvantages of living in Florida
I have to think really hard to come up with any disadvantages (which is a good sign), but if I have to come up with some, it would be the next few things:
- It really is a pity that doing groceries is so expensive. Healthy food should be cheaper and I think this is a pity for the residents of America.
- Public transport as I mentioned, it is a pity there are so few bus lines. Now you are dependent on your car, uber or bicycle. To be honest, cycling is not something many people do, as Florida is a warm state and it is pretty hilly, so you’ll always arrive somewhere sweaty while cycling.
- Hurricanes. It comes back every year, but depending on how bad it is, people will panic a little. Let me tell a bit more about it.
Hurricanes in Florida
As I said, are hurricanes an annual thing. Every year there are a couple of hurricanes and it is always the question of how strong the winds are, how much rain there will fall and if there will be many tornados.
When this happens, people will hoard in grocery stores and mostly buy jerrycans with water, canned food and toilet paper.
Some people will find shelter as they are scared their house will get damaged.
In the year, 2017-2018 I was in Florida, I experienced a hurricane called Irma.
We had to find shelter for a weekend, which we did in the building of our intern company and we brought air mattresses, food and whatever more.
During that weekend, we did not have any electricity for at least 1.5 days, because of the strong winds and rain. We were not super scared, but one hurricane is more damaging than the other of course, so maybe we were lucky.
Below is a video of the hurricane I witnessed.
Necessary documents
The only document you need if you are going to do an internship in America is the G1 visa, which you have to arrange for 3 to 5 months before you fly off. Often there are special organisations that consult for you, which you can contact.
That would also be my biggest tip: make sure you have your documents before you fly to the USA!
Safety & Misconception of Florida
Luckily, I have always felt safe in Florida, but I do have to mention, that I never walked alone during the evening.
Although it is not unsafe, during the evenings I mostly walked with someone else.
Nevertheless, there are always areas that are less safe, but this happens in every big city.
The misconception of Florida is, I believe, that only old people go here after they are retired. This is not true at all, as there are enough youngsters. I always had a feeling that I was on a holiday in Florida, but I did work very hard as well.
Favourite places in Florida
As you might have noticed by now, my favourite place in Florida is of course THE BEACH! You can find it everywhere luckily and it is free to visit. 🙂
In Fort Lauderdale, my home base, the boulevard is fun to eat ice cream. Other than that it is pretty small.
One hour from Fort Lauderdale, you can find Miami, which is a super cool city. In Miami, you can find so much street art, which I find awesome.
Next to that, you can also find lifeguard houses in all different colours, you can see Rodeo Drive, which is fun if you like beautiful hotels and expensive cars.
You can also spend one weekend at Disneyworld in Orlando, which is 3 hours north of Fort Lauderdale. That is especially fun if you are with children.
Not far from Disneyworld, you can find Kennedy Space Center, where every once in a while they launch a rocket. Once I had the chance to witness this and it was unbelievable, of course, I had to take a video of it, which you can find below.
Last but not least, my favourite, Key West. Completely south of Florida and absolutely beautiful, as it is a long road surrounded by water. This is a must-see in Florida!
Other places I visited in America
I have visited quite some places during the year I did my internship.
Due to the conventions I and other interns had to organize, I had the chance to visit Louisanna and Orlando.
Next to that, I was able to fly to New York, visited Las Vegas for a couple of days with a colleague and went to the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
After my internship, I had the opportunity to travel for 2 weeks by myself, where I visited Los Angeles, Maui Hawaii, San Francisco and also Mexico, even though that is outside the USA 🙂
So I did work hard, but I luckily also had enough time to travel and take days off.
Future plans
For now, I don’t have plans to move out of the Netherlands, as I just bought my own first house, yay!
I have visited Florida a couple of times after I moved back home. Due to Corona, it has been 2 years already since I last went there, so I really hope to visit Fort Lauderdale this summer and my loves, the sun, sea and beach again 🙂
I hope you liked reading the article and got some valuable information about what is like to do an internship in Florida. If you have any questions, don't wait and send me or Seyamaila a message on Instagram! -XOXO- Daphne
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Hi, I am Kesini! I am 23 years old, and I am originally from Thailand. I moved to the Netherlands when I was 10 years old. I would love to share my experiences about moving abroad as a teenager. Find me on social media: Instagram Instagram Hi! I am Kesini! What to expect in this article Why I moved to the Netherlands Thailand and the Netherlands? Do I feel more Thai or Dutch? Biggest culture shock while moving to the Netherlands Food differences What is it like to study as a teenager in Thailand What is it like to study
Bicycle tour in buzzing Bangkok with Co van Kessel
Ever thought about cycling in crowded Bangkok (Thailand)? No, me neither, but it is actually super fun to do! In this article I will tell you everything about my experience of cycling in Bangkok. What to expect in this article Cycling in Bangkok Chinatown Temple: Wat Kalaya Snack break Boat ride View as a former bicycle guide Information about the bicycle tour Other bicycle tours at Co van Kessel Contact Co van Kessel Cycling in Bangkok Did you ever think about cycling in Bangkok? Neither did I. When I was a bicycle tour guide in Sevilla, I often had my Dutch tourists
FAQ about Jordan: Transport, tours, costs, taxis and safety.
Lately I have been receiving a lot of questions about Jordan. Beautiful Jordan… it really is a country you have to visit once in your life. I have been receiving many questions about public transport, but also about Wadi Rum. So here are all your questions answered. What to expect in this article How to get from Amman to the Wadi Rum desert and back? How much does the Jett Bus cost? How do I reach other places like Jerash? Do you have tips for hiring a taxi? Do you already have the Jordan Pass? Warning: Don’t book at
9 cool cafés in Pondicherry for food lovers (India)
Pondicherry is a mix of Indian Tamil and French influences; You can see this resonate in the food. Street food or going to a cafeteria is both delicious (if you can handle street food). In this article, I will tell you about my favourite cafés in Pondy, as I have been here for more than a month now! What to expect in this article 1. Café des Arts 2. The Indian Kaffe Express 3. Bakerstreet 4. Bread & Chocolate 5. Café Olé 6. Eniteo 7. Coromandel Cafe 8. Dumont Creamery 9. Hope Cafe Extra 1. Café des Arts One of
Hoe vraag ik een visum aan voor India? Alles over reizen naar India.
Hallo, vanakam, hello vanuit Pondicherry, India! Dus jij bent van plan om naar India te reizen? Wat gaaf! Ik zeg zeker doen. Ik ben hier nu 2 volle weken en geniet met volle teugen van alles wat ik te zien krijg en hoe de aankomende 1.5 maand gaat zijn. Maar laten we eerst beginnen met het begin, een visum naar India! Dit artikel is geplaatst in juni 2022, het zou kunnen dat de aanvraag veranderd, dus check altijd het laatste nieuws via meerdere websites! Visumbuitenland is vaak betrouwbaar met het laatste nieuws. De eerste stap om een visum naar India
A must-do: Bicycle tour in Pondicherry (India)
Ever thought about cycling in India? No, me neither, but it is actually super fun to do! In this article I will tell you everything about my experience of cycling in Pondicherry. What to expect in this article Cycling in Pondicherry The Sacred Heart Basilica of Pondicherry Arabic quarter of Pondicherry White Town of Pondicherry Goubert Market in Pondicherry Fisherman Village of Pondicherry View as a former tour guide Information about the bicycle tour Other activities at Sita Cultural Center I recommend you… Contact Sita Cultural Center Cycling in Pondicherry Like I said, did you ever think about cycling in India?
Birthday present for travellers: The Adventure Book!
Looking for a fun present to give to someone that loves to travel? The Adventure Book is perfect for that! I understand that finding a present nowadays is not always that easy. Neither is writing down things for others to buy for you. For my birthday I received The Adventure Book and I am crazy about it! What is so unique about the travel journal? Well, all countries in the world have a place in the travel diary to fill, including assignments, maps and bucket lists. The perfect way to collect all your travel memories in one place and it
7 nice places in Drenthe (The Netherlands)
How is it possible I have never written anything about Drenthe, the place I live! During Corona I started to explore more in Drenthe and started to realize there are actually very nice places in this northern province. That is the reason this article will be about 7 of the nicest spots in Drenthe! What to expect in this article: 1. Het Blauwe Meer (the Blue Lake) 2. WIttelte: Alpaca Farm 3. Assen 4. Deurzerdiep 5. Het Nije Hemelriek 6. Dwingelderveld 7. Balloo 1. Het Blauwe Meer (the Blue Lake) I have been to Het Blauwe Meer or the Blue
Tips for renting a cheap car in Spain
Planning to rent a car so you can go on a fun roadtrip in Spain? Andalucía, Catalunya, Algarve region in Portugal… name it and I had a roadtrip in these regions. This happened when I was living in Sevilla and Barcelona. I definitely understand you would like to hire a car, as you just see so many more places as you would, than if you would take public transport. So here are some of my tips to hire a cheap car in Spain! Amovens Yes you can hire a car at the big car companies like rentalcars.com or sunnycars.com. But if
Noshi: Fun coffee garden in Porto for brunch
I fell in love with Noshi – coffee garden in Porto and after reading this blog, you might too. A hip, delicious and Instagram-worthy café in a nice area. That’s how I would describe Noshi. Even the name I find cute! We arrived here by accident, after visiting the Igreja Do Carmo. This is a beautiful church with amazing blue azulejos on the side, so we had to take some snaps here. Unfortunately it was closed on Sunday, so we couldn’t enter, but then we realised we are actually quite hungry. And so we arrived at Noshi! As soon as
Birthday idea: Alpaca picnic in Drenthe (NL)
Looking for a fun thing to do in Drenthe? An alpaca picnic is a great idea then! As I spend my last 2 birthdays with my boyfriend in Spain, I wanted to do something fun with all my friends back home. Then the question is, what is fun to do when most of my friend don’t know each other and live all across The Netherlands (Den Haag, Groningen, Harderwijk, Assen and Zwolle). I have been a fan of alpacas for a long time and knew my friends would also like it, so I started to do research where and what would
Cultural differences in The Netherlands, Spain, Mozambique and South Africa
Hi! I am Marianne! A Dutch yoga teacher that lives on Mallorca (Spain) and I have lived in Mozambique and South Africa as well. I am looking forward to telling you more about my experiences of living abroad in Europe as well as in Africa! Find me on social media: Youtube Facebook Instagram WordPress Pinterest Linkedin Hi! I’m Marianne and I love practicing and teaching yoga! What to expect in this article: About me My history with Africa Why I choose for Mallorca Salary differences Differences in punctuality Do I need to speak the local language Safety in Spain and
What’s it like to live in Paramaribo (Suriname) for 13 years?
Hi! My name is Anja and I lived almost 13 years in Suriname, also known as Dutch Guyana. It is a small country in South America. In this article I will tell you all about my experience of living in this tropical country! Find me on social media: WordPress Instagram Facebook WordPress What to expect in this article: About Suriname Our lives in Suriname Things you have to know about Suriname What is it like to live/study in Suriname? Our children and Suriname (Dis)advantages of living in Suriname Tips for people who want to do the same What do people
All the secrets of Plaza de España (Sevilla)
The place you have to visit if you ever go to Sevilla, has to be Plaza de España! It´s one of the most incredible places in Spain in my opinion. This amazing place contains many visible secrets, that you will understand if you know a little bit of the history. What to expect in this article: Why do I know so much? Ibero-American Exposition Shape of the square The architect Most important thing; the benches The four bridges What can you find inside? The ‘ugly’ part of the square Why do I know so much? I know so much about
Studying in Australia as a teenager?
Hi lovely travellers, I am Ilse from the travelblog op reis met Ilse and I welcome you to read about my adventure living in Australia as a teenager for four years. Sit back and enjoy everything that Australia has to offer. Find me on social media: WordPress Instagram Hi! It’s me at the beautiful Wave Rock What to expect in this article: About Australia Why I moved to Australia What is it like to live/study here? (Dis)advantages of living in Australia Language barrier Tips for people who want to do the same Favourite destination in Australia What do people really
How to spend 2 days in Dublin?
How many days are enough to explore all of Dublin? Is the capital of Ireland even worth it? What spots should I not miss? All these questions will be answered. I can imagine you have all these questions in your head when you are considering or planning to go to Ireland. For me, Dublin was quite unknown place until 3 months ago. It was just that the plane tickets were pretty cheap (60 euros) that I realized I should travel there. I got to spend 2.5 days there and loved every second of it! So stay tuned for all my
How to work in Cape Verde as an expat
Hi! I am Samantha, a 28-years old Dutch lady from ChiMotion Lifestyle. Nice to meet you! I spend over 5 years of my life as an expat on the beautiful islands of Cape Verde. Studying, but also working as a tour guide, coach and setting up my own foundation! Find me on social media: WordPress Instagram WordPress Facebook Hi I am Samantha and I love yoga! What to expect in this article: About Cape Verde My work activities in Cape Verde The food Advantages of living in CV Disadvantages of living in CV Tips for people who want to do
