Internet Surf Tips

HOW TO ... START A BUSINESS?

An administration to support small businesses? Exists. And a lot of information from the first steps to the elaborate business plan, financing options, fiscal aspects etc. And everything financed with the taxpayer's money. For more information, please refer to: www.sbaonline.sba.gov

HOW TO ... BUY A BUSINESS?

You want to spend your future in the US and buy a business? Have a look at the Business Exchange Network: www.biz-exchange.com

HOW TO ... BUY A HOUSE?

An abundance of information about acquiring real estate in the US and an extensive list of specialized real estate agents in all states: www.usa-immobilien.com

Museums in North America

As in many other parts of the internet, the US also have supremacy with regard to virtual exhibitions. An overwhelming amount of offers is available to the customer. Apart from the official presentations of bigger museums, you will also find smaller regional providers. The following search engines may help you find your way around: www.museumca.org/usa

... and the official website of the American Museum Network with an integrated search engine for museums and exhibitions, a navigable map sorted by regions and a "museum of the week": www.amn.org

SCHOLARSHIPS USA

You are looking for scholarships in the US apart from those in your home country? Then you should check out this website! Apart from addresses, you will also find a reading list for the topic. www.stiftungsindex.de/usa.htm

HIGH SCHOOL USA

For this topic, you will probably first of all surf all the US websites. However, did you know that you can also get competent help directly from Germany? The German High School association (Fachverband High School DFH) is publishing a high school guide specifically for this purpose. The topics are: host family, partner organizations, providers, application and visa. The DFH, by the way, also grants scholarships for one year at an American high school. www.highschool.de

INTERNSHIPS FOR ENGINEERS AND COMPUTER SCIENTISTS

The International Placement Center in Darmsatdt, Germany, offers placement for industrial engineers and business information specialists. The website informs about existing and open places and offers advice for internships in the US: www.ipc-darmstadt.de

LIVING IN "FRISCO?"

Rent an apartment in San Francisco. That would be great, wouldn't it? But how? Find information about renting, finding, lease agreements on this website: www.sfgate.com/classifieds/rentals