Fran Murray,
Accommodations Manager, Embassy CES New York
My job is to place students in their accommodation, to make sure that the residences are of a good standard, and to recruit new families for Homestay and bed & breakfast. I've been working here since 2003 and I think it's a nice environment.
Before this, I worked as a recruiter, and I also had my own business for 16 years, spending time in Italy in the shoe business. No woman would turn down a chance to work with shoes, right?
What I like about New York is the diversity: the interesting people of so many different cultures. Everything is at your fingertips: for example you can always find a good restaurant at any price point!
In my free time, I love reading, movies and museums. The Metropolitan Museum on 79th and 5th is always first on my list of places to recommend. It has such interesting travelling exhibits and a wonderful Eygptian section.