Beccy on Tour - My Semester Abroad in Raleigh, NC, USA

 It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;)

Eventually, all good things come to an end. Soon my semester abroad at NC State in Raleigh, NC is going to be over and for this last episode of Beccy On Tour, I wanted to give you a rundown of the 15 most important lessons I learned, as a European studying in the United States.

I also want to use this opportunity to thank you guys for being an amazing audience and for your interest in my journey at NC State and the United States in general. A big thank you also goes out to my supervisors and colleagues who supported me every step of the way and to my guests who were willing to share their stories and experiences with me. Thank you for your trust and honesty, I really appreciated it.

Even though this is my last episode, please feel free to keep reaching out to me on Instagram on beccy_schdn or beccyontour_ if you have any questions about American College Life or are in dire need of traveling tips ! ;)

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It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;)

In this episode, I'm going share my adventures in the southernmost state of the continental United States, Florida. You'll learn about Miami's various districts and neighbourhoods, where J.Lo resides and where you can find the best Mojitos in the city. Also, I will give you some tips about what to do when visiting Key West in Florida and what not to do when planing a trip to the Universal Orlando Resort.

Below you can find the Google Maps Links to all the locations I'm mentioning in this episode. Enjoy ;)

Accommodation
Leslie Hotel Ocean Drive

Restaurants & Cafés & Bars
The Cheesecake Factory
Alfaro's Bar
Banana Cafe
Moondog Cafe

Monuments & Museums
Key West Lighthouse
The Hemingway Home and Museum

Universal Orlando Resort - Universal Studios Florida - Rides

• Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts Ride
• Race through New York City Starring Jimmy Fallon
• Fast & Furious – Supercharged Ride
• The Bourne Stuntacular Ride
• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Butter Beer shop ;)

And as always, if you have any questions, recommendations or constructive feedback, feel free to DM me on Instagram on @beccy_schdn or @beccyontour_!

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It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;)

In this episode, you'll learn about what New York has to offer in terms of sightseeing, events and nightlife and let me tell you, it's a lot! Also, I will spice up this episode with interesting facts about New York monuments, art and culture.

Below you can find the Google Maps Links to all the locations I'm mentioning in this episode. Enjoy ;)

Accommodation

Transportation
Port Authority Bus Terminal

Monuments and Museums
The MET – Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Statue of Liberty + Museum

Events
“El Hotzo” Comedy Show at “Chelsea Music Hall”
Drunk Shakespeare at “The Ruby Theatre”

And as always, if you have any questions, recommendations or constructive feedback, feel free to DM me on Instagram on @beccy_schdn or @beccyontour_!

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Heya peeps! :)

It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;)

In this episode, I'll tell you about my trip to Washington D.C. -the capital of the United States- and I will share some really cool sightseeing and restaurant tips with you and some (hopefully) entertaining experiences I've made on my travels.

Below you can find the Google Maps Links to all the locations I'm mentioning in this episode.

Restaurants
the DINER
Abuare Bar & Restaurant

Museums and Galleries
National Gallery of Art
Sculpture Garden
International Spy Museum

Memorials and Sights
The White House
The National Mall
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
World War II Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial

What else?
Smithsonian National Zoo
Synetic Theater

And as always, if you have any questions, recommendations or constructive feedback, feel free to DM me on Instagram on @beccy_schdn or @beccyontour_!

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It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;)

In this episode, Sandi Sullivan, a Raleigh-based actress and musical performer, is going to talk about her experiences in the acting industry, why she loves acting and the challenges that come with the job.

Listen, Learn & Enjoy! ;)

Follow Sandi on Instagram on @sandivanc and on Facebook to stay up-to-date!

And as always, if you have any questions, recommendations or constructive feedback, feel free to DM me on Instagram on @beccy_schdn or @beccyontour_!

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It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;)

In this episode, you'll learn about how Americans celebrate Halloween, how I became the main character of a Halloween movie, and how to best connect with people from the creative industry in the United States. Enjoy!

You can also find my personal, favorite photoshooting spots below.

Raleigh Union Station
Barcelona Wine Bar
Pullen Park
NC State Centennial Campus

And as always, if you have any questions, recommendations or constructive feedback, feel free to DM me on Instagram on @beccy_schdn or @beccyontour_!

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It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;)

In this episode, Erik Rodriguez, a senior at NC State who studied abroad at my home university, Vienna University of Business & Economics, will share his perspective on college life, class schedules and interactions with students and professors. If you want to study abroad in Vienna or Europe in general, this one is for you!

And as always, if you have any questions, recommendations or constructive feedback, feel free to DM me on Instagram on @beccy_schdn or @beccyontour_!

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It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;)

This is my tenth episode! And on the occasion of this special event, I will be providing you with Puerto Rico traveling tips, some background information about San Juan's historical development and of course crazy and funny stories.

Below you can find Google Maps links to the places I visited. Enjoy! :)

Nomada Beach Hostel 

La Placita de Santurce 

Paseo Piñones 
El Yunque National Rainforest
Miramar Food Truck Park
Viejo San Juan (Old San Juan)
Condado Beach

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It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;)

In this episode, Tyler Dukes, Investigative Reporter at 'The News & Observer' in Raleigh, NC is going to chat out of the box about how he started off his career in journalism at Technician, the student-run newspaper of NC-State, why he chose to work in the media industry, the daily tasks of an investigative reporter, the positive and negative aspects of his job and much more.

Have fun diving into the fascinating world of journalism! ;)

And as always, if you have any questions, recommendations or constructive feedback, feel free to DM me on Instagram on @beccy_schdn or @beccyontour_!

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It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;)

In this episode, I will walk you through all the required steps to be able to work in the United States as an international student if you hold a J1 or F1 student visa. Also, you can find links to useful resources and information material below if you would like to know more:

• What's a J1 Exchange Visitor Visa?
• What's a F1 Student Visa?
• What's the process for On-Campus Employment?
• How can I apply for a J1 Academic Training?
• How can I apply for a F1 Curricular Practical Training?
• Where do I apply for a Social Security Number & Card and how does it work?

Listen & Learn! And as always, if you have any questions, recommendations or constructive criticism, feel free to DM me on @beccyontour_ or @beccy_schdn!

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