It’s my dream to move to New York when I’m 16 and I’m 13 an I know that’s really early but I don’t care I want to be there and breathe the and live there and eat there! I can’t wait! I live in Belfast Ireland and that’s my plan!
Lovely video as always. One of my biggest regrets is not taking the leap and moving to New York when I was in a better situation to do so. It still a dream of mine but not one that I think will happen now. To anyone who is thinking of doing it, just do it. Because there's nothing worse than regretting it later when you can't change it xx
we just visited NYC this past weekend and it was so great! We stayed in an airbnb in williamsburg on north 6th st and bedford. We came across an amazing church community called C3 Brooklyn and it was so nice had not experienced God in such a tangible way in a while. It truly was a divine appointment and a total blessing! I am so happy to have found your channel, love your style, love your energy!
Loved this video, but it seems so much easier to move to NYC from Ireland than it is from the UK :(. I don't know if you'll find this too personal but how much money did you save to take with you as a start up (for apartment, furniture etc) x
They are advertising it in government building's in Ireland, go to another country and we'll help. So Ireland has no 30year olds left and now most of our 20 year olds are leaving. Irish out third world in. Population replacement in full.
Loved this. I've followed you for a few years & followed your journey on the grad visa. It inspired me to go for it last year after I finished my Masters. I moved to Massachusetts a few months ago & am in the middle of the whole H1B visa nightmare. Thanks for the inspiration x
My sister went to New York as a student for Acting college and I'd love to do the same. It worries me so much though. I'm worried I won't be able to afford it and that I'll have to move back home like my sister did. This video really helped! Thank you so much for making it
That’s interesting! What Visa did your sister get? And did she save a lot before moving? I’m really interested in studying acting in NYC after graduating from University but I don’t know how much to save or where I stay if I end up going...
Honestly every single question that popped into my head about the Graduate Visa you have answered! This video was so helpful and makes the entire move seem a lot less daunting! Love the videos 💕 fellow Munster girl too!
So jealous! I love New York! Wish I could live there but my husband and have two young girls and family is here in California. So vacations in NY once a year for now😊
Keeping Up With The Kerns when a beautiful city California better than London its always wet Hardy never any sun next just so expensive there's not much jobs for creative jobs in Los Angeles it's you got the Beeches you got TV media fashion and at least with the with Los Angeles they give a chance to the young people getting into industry creative industry over here in the UK they keep the same old people for over 20 years in the same role doesn't really open the doors for young people
This was really helpful video and makes me want to take the leap in the future! Would you be able to do a whole new separate video on internships and networking alone? xx
Brilliant video!😊 planning on moving to New York in the next few months but was so nervous. This was so helpful and reassuring. Can't wait to go now! Thanks Erika, love the blog and channel 😊
Hi Erika, must say that first of all i love that we both have the same name and clearly love New York, its the one place on earth that i want to go to. this was a seriously helpful video so thanks a million. I would love to ask how are you still living in NYC even after the graduate visa? And also my main question is, you mentioned about doing a few J1s but that you did internships with them, i was wondering how you went about this as i thought you could only work lets say in a bar or something, because this is something id love to do. Thanks a million, xoxo Erika
Great video Erika! Was going to message you soon and ask you basically all of the above 😂 thanks for the advice, you helped make my mind up to make the move!!! 🙈🙈
Omg I needed this video so bad! I'm literally waiting to hear back about my graduate visa. Moving to Los Angeles next month all going to plan! 😎✈️ when the graduate visa is up, do you have to come home for 2 years before you can apply for a normal visa ? I saw that in the fine print but it was written all technically and it was hard to understand 🙄 also what visa are you on now? 😁
Hi Erika! I'm really thinking of making the move too a few months after I graduate, I'm just wondering are the internships paid or do you have to have your own money going over? It would be great to get a paid internship! :)
Hi Ciara, it depends on the company that you decide to intern for. Some companies will offer paid intern while others won't. For the companies that don't, it is always easy to find a bar or waitressing job :) All the best xx
Even though i will never ever move to NYC im like in the other side of the world AKA Morocco hah , I'm watching for the sake of watching you 🙈 much much love
Hey love your videos! 💖 Just wanted to ask: were you able to extend your visa or did you apply for a new visa/get sponsored? Did the graduate visa 2014/15 in LA and loved it. Would love to spend some time in NY now ☺️
Hey Erika, what visa are you on now since your grad visa finished? Did you get sponsored? The 12 months go so fast and to go home after 12 months is so hard since you've really settled by then! Speaking from experience :)
is it legal to have a side job (bar, hostel...) while having a internship with a J1 visa ? Because I have seen a lot of internship who seems interesting but are not paid
Loved this 💜 I did the j1 for a few summer's as well and get can the graduate visa this year too but can't make up my mind! can I ask you a really personal question..apart from the cost of visa/flights etc. How much $ would you recommend bringing?
This was so helpful! Thank you for making it. I'm filling out applications myself to go over in October. Fingers crossed I'll be approved 🙏🙏🙏 Can I ask how did you manage to stay on after your graduate visa year? And when applying to companies for an internship did you find that they were put off by the time limitation on your visa? You're channel is amazing btw
emer ryan she doesnt answer what happens after she finished the j1, so weird she doesnt answer that. I came with j1 too and managed to stay for grad school and then sponsored for a job, but she doesnt answer that nor answers that, and since she is self-employed it would be nice if she would to the ppl who asks those things
Hi Erika!! How are you able to financially support yourself even with an internship living in the location that you do with the apartment that you have? Do you have more than just an internship? I'm trying to take notes as I grew up in New York and eventually I will move back and know how expensive the cost of living is! You're beautiful! Xx
Im really scared. Im in S5(5th year of high school) and after this i only have one year left at high school before university. I know i want to go to uni here in scotland because it is free but me and my best friend want to move,live and work in New York but we are so scared about which visa to get, how to apply for a living and working visa etc. Any help on how you got permanent residence? x
It’s my dream to move to New York when I’m 16 and I’m 13 an I know that’s really early but I don’t care I want to be there and breathe the and live there and eat there! I can’t wait! I live in Belfast Ireland and that’s my plan!
hate to break it to you but moving there when you're 16 won't work you need a sustainable job to live there which isn't possible when you're 16.
This is what I want but when I am 18
Mille Xx going to apply to college there I’ll have to make money work but I want to make it there!!
Same ! im 13 and hope to live there as soon as i can !
Same! And we are the same age 😂
Lovely video as always. One of my biggest regrets is not taking the leap and moving to New York when I was in a better situation to do so. It still a dream of mine but not one that I think will happen now. To anyone who is thinking of doing it, just do it. Because there's nothing worse than regretting it later when you can't change it xx
Natasha Palmer unless if u r still in school then must do it later
we just visited NYC this past weekend and it was so great! We stayed in an airbnb in williamsburg on north 6th st and bedford. We came across an amazing church community called C3 Brooklyn and it was so nice had not experienced God in such a tangible way in a while. It truly was a divine appointment and a total blessing! I am so happy to have found your channel, love your style, love your energy!
Hey Aileen, so glad you enjoyed your trip to New York! Thanks a million for watching and your nice comments :) xx
When you say you applied through indeed, did you apply from the UK version or the NY version? Thanks!
Loved this video, but it seems so much easier to move to NYC from Ireland than it is from the UK :(. I don't know if you'll find this too personal but how much money did you save to take with you as a start up (for apartment, furniture etc) x
They are advertising it in government building's in Ireland, go to another country and we'll help. So Ireland has no 30year olds left and now most of our 20 year olds are leaving. Irish out third world in. Population replacement in full.
Loved this. I've followed you for a few years & followed your journey on the grad visa. It inspired me to go for it last year after I finished my Masters. I moved to Massachusetts a few months ago & am in the middle of the whole H1B visa nightmare. Thanks for the inspiration x
Thanks Zara. The visa process can be a nightmare but I hope it will all work out for you :) Best wishes!! xx
My sister went to New York as a student for Acting college and I'd love to do the same. It worries me so much though. I'm worried I won't be able to afford it and that I'll have to move back home like my sister did. This video really helped! Thank you so much for making it
That’s interesting! What Visa did your sister get? And did she save a lot before moving? I’m really interested in studying acting in NYC after graduating from University but I don’t know how much to save or where I stay if I end up going...
Omg ! Yaaass I really am going to love this video I'm really hoping to follow in your footsteps in the future
Thanks Charlene, hope you find it helpful xx
Honestly every single question that popped into my head about the Graduate Visa you have answered! This video was so helpful and makes the entire move seem a lot less daunting! Love the videos 💕 fellow Munster girl too!
So jealous! I love New York! Wish I could live there but my husband and have two young girls and family is here in California. So vacations in NY once a year for now😊
Keeping Up With The Kerns when a beautiful city California better than London its always wet Hardy never any sun next just so expensive there's not much jobs for creative jobs in Los Angeles it's you got the Beeches you got TV media fashion and at least with the with Los Angeles they give a chance to the young people getting into industry creative industry over here in the UK they keep the same old people for over 20 years in the same role doesn't really open the doors for young people
This was really helpful video and makes me want to take the leap in the future! Would you be able to do a whole new separate video on internships and networking alone? xx
Brilliant video!😊 planning on moving to New York in the next few months but was so nervous. This was so helpful and reassuring. Can't wait to go now! Thanks Erika, love the blog and channel 😊
Hi Aine, thanks you so much for watching! All the best with moving over :) xx
Retro Flame great video sent this to my daughter brilliant
First of all, your hair is AMAZING!
Awh thank you so much!! So Glad you enjoyed the video :) xx
You're amazing Erika 😍 hope to be as successful in doing something I love just as you are xx
Awh thanks you so much for your kind words Courtney :) xx
Great video!! Realy inspiring and helpful and positive!!!!
Thank you so much :) xx
Hi Erika, must say that first of all i love that we both have the same name and clearly love New York, its the one place on earth that i want to go to. this was a seriously helpful video so thanks a million. I would love to ask how are you still living in NYC even after the graduate visa? And also my main question is, you mentioned about doing a few J1s but that you did internships with them, i was wondering how you went about this as i thought you could only work lets say in a bar or something, because this is something id love to do. Thanks a million, xoxo Erika
All the J visas are being reviewed in the White House and are more than likely going to be gotten rid of. It's extremely disappointing.
I'm relocating for the second time in 2 years soon and yes it's scary but the best thing I've ever done! Spareroom is my life ha
Very enjoyable video! Thank you and continued success to you!!
Awh thank you for watching and your kind words :) xx
Great video Erika! Was going to message you soon and ask you basically all of the above 😂 thanks for the advice, you helped make my mind up to make the move!!! 🙈🙈
Hey Aoibheann, Thank you for watching. I hope all works out for you :) xx
Great video Ericka 😘
Thank you so much Glynis :) xx
Omg I needed this video so bad! I'm literally waiting to hear back about my graduate visa. Moving to Los Angeles next month all going to plan! 😎✈️ when the graduate visa is up, do you have to come home for 2 years before you can apply for a normal visa ? I saw that in the fine print but it was written all technically and it was hard to understand 🙄 also what visa are you on now? 😁
Hi Erika! I'm really thinking of making the move too a few months after I graduate, I'm just wondering are the internships paid or do you have to have your own money going over? It would be great to get a paid internship! :)
Hi Ciara, it depends on the company that you decide to intern for. Some companies will offer paid intern while others won't. For the companies that don't, it is always easy to find a bar or waitressing job :) All the best xx
Even though i will never ever move to NYC im like in the other side of the world AKA Morocco hah , I'm watching for the sake of watching you 🙈 much much love
Thanks so much for watching :)
Now I want to move to NYC 😩👌🏻
Excellent advice
Thanks Mom :) xx
Hey love your videos! 💖 Just wanted to ask: were you able to extend your visa or did you apply for a new visa/get sponsored? Did the graduate visa 2014/15 in LA and loved it. Would love to spend some time in NY now ☺️
Great video :)
Thanks for watching Sarah :) xx
Hey Erika, what visa are you on now since your grad visa finished? Did you get sponsored? The 12 months go so fast and to go home after 12 months is so hard since you've really settled by then! Speaking from experience :)
CDR390 so like when the visa for one year is up can you not stay there ? How do you get to premantly live in NY
Really enjoyed the video! Are you going to try and stay living in the US? 😊 x
appartment tour!
is it legal to have a side job (bar, hostel...) while having a internship with a J1 visa ? Because I have seen a lot of internship who seems interesting but are not paid
modeinterdite no
Loved this 💜 I did the j1 for a few summer's as well and get can the graduate visa this year too but can't make up my mind! can I ask you a really personal question..apart from the cost of visa/flights etc. How much $ would you recommend bringing?
This was so helpful! Thank you for making it. I'm filling out applications myself to go over in October. Fingers crossed I'll be approved 🙏🙏🙏 Can I ask how did you manage to stay on after your graduate visa year? And when applying to companies for an internship did you find that they were put off by the time limitation on your visa? You're channel is amazing btw
emer ryan she doesnt answer what happens after she finished the j1, so weird she doesnt answer that. I came with j1 too and managed to stay for grad school and then sponsored for a job, but she doesnt answer that nor answers that, and since she is self-employed it would be nice if she would to the ppl who asks those things
Hi Erika!! How are you able to financially support yourself even with an internship living in the location that you do with the apartment that you have? Do you have more than just an internship? I'm trying to take notes as I grew up in New York and eventually I will move back and know how expensive the cost of living is! You're beautiful! Xx
Great Video Ericka ☺️☺️ just wondering do you have to take the visa once you graduate or do you have 12 months to take it??
Hi Leanne, you have 12 months after you graduate to get it :)
Okay thanks 😀xx
Hey, great video! You mentioned the events and networking, how do you actually find those?
Great info, thankyou so much, if I don't mind asking, after the graduate visa expired, under what visa are you using currently "
Hey Maggy, I am currently on the O1 visa :) xx
Im really scared. Im in S5(5th year of high school) and after this i only have one year left at high school before university. I know i want to go to uni here in scotland because it is free but me and my best friend want to move,live and work in New York but we are so scared about which visa to get, how to apply for a living and working visa etc. Any help on how you got permanent residence? x
Woah 16 k already ?? 😱
Are you still in NYC? Also is there a way you can stay longer than a year?
Omg your top, where from??
Hi, the top is from River Island :) Here is a link: bit.ly/2nAUGro xx
did you get paid to do the intershish if not how did you make money?
Irish are not shy.......
I personally prefer Maryland, everybody goes to NYC.
Why am I even watching this video, I’m Romanian so I cannot qualify for that type of visa
What if u are broke
You can't live in NYC without money :)
Nobody in these videos tell you how much £££ you need (the main thing...)