i'm confused

[Bevdeforges]

Vicki,
If you went to uni in the UK, you'd probably do better to get a few years' experience under your belt before trying to find a job in the US. US employers have trouble judging academic equivalents, but do better when it comes to evaluating on-the-job experience.

If you did a degree in the US, it would be somewhat easier to get a job fresh out of school in the US, just because the employers would "understand" what your degree meant.
Cheers,
Bev

[synthia]

One advantage to getting a degree in the US is that there is a one-year visa that is available if you find work in the field you studied. It's regarded as a sort of internship.

[kbeck]

i don't know the field very well but most american employers want a degree on your resume unless you have enough experience to back it up. In that industry you could get your foot in the door and it wouldn't matter though. Call some places and see if they would hire you for an internship without any experience

[vicki123]

so i got my degree in the uk, i could apply for an internship in the US.... i have been looking for some kind of placement for next summer... with not much luck... any top tips or sites i could visit.... thanks for your replys... don't feel so lost and alone!!!

[synthia]

I've met people who have gotten internships in the US. The one-year visa after a degree is available only if you get your degree in the US.

[vicki123]

Originally Posted by synthia

I've met people who have gotten internships in the US. The one-year visa after a degree is available only if you get your degree in the US.

So even if i get my degree in the UK i can still get an internship in the US to gain experience??

[Bevdeforges]

If you try for an internship in the US, you're looking at a J visa, for which you need a sponsoring organization. The best way to find one of those is to inquire through your university - CIEE is one of the best known exchange programs, but there are others.
Cheers,
Bev

[vicki123]

thanks so much i'll be sure to look in to it.... thanks again bev and everyone else!!!

[MichelleAlison]

Originally Posted by vicki123

hi all.

I currently a student studying fashion and textiles in Scotland UK. I wasn't going to go to Uni and just start a full-tim job in HR...

I'm not sure what would be better for me to do... either build up experience with a company or go ahead and try and get a degree.... I really want to go and live in New York so much it would be my dream come true...

please help... all the info on the web confuses me :eek

Hi Vicki,

Why not try studying online at the same time as working. There is a lot of work involved, but you could get your degree this way and without having to wait? I studied my degree as a mature student and would have loved the opportunity to study at a much younger age and online.

Regards

Michelle

[LadyLily43]

One thing to add to what Bev said Vicki; is that though I don't know how well they work...a lot of times...whether it is the fashion industry, computers, business or another field; here in the US the colleges at least SAY they will help you find work at the end of your study time...