The on-site seminar is going to take place in the US and participating students will be given the unique opportunity to apply and amplify their knowledge about networking. connectUS is going to look into networking strategies, innovation, the entrepreneurial spirit and diversity in the United States. We will visit companies, official bodies, and educational institutions in Boston, Washington and New York City.

The project team is looking forward to an exciting trip to the U.S.

Date of Seminar: Week 14 and 15 in 2012

Why New York City, Boston, and Washington?

• New York has a high presence of international organisations and enterprises

• New York City is a major global finance hub

• New York City is a center of international diplomacy

• Boston has a high density of renowned academic institutions

• Washington is a political hotspot

• The United States are the “birthplace” of modern networking