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Thinking about moving across the pond.
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I think everywhere has it's advantages/disadvantages.
I have friends who i stay with in the USA probably 6 times a year, the statement that food 'sucks' in the UK is a bunch of cobblers!!! the food in the USA is full of horrible things and tastes all the same, it's quantity than quality. When it's cheaper to eat fast food than buy food at the supermarket, it's time to get out!
I have thought of moving to the USA, I still firmly beleive the UK has a better standard of living (even though it's more expensive) than most of the places I have been to in the states (note: i've not been out of the North East area).
I love my country and think it's the best country on Earth. So does everyone, then why do Americans seem to shove this down everyone's throats? maybe some 'big man' complex?
You can't miss the history and integrity of countries older than some newer countries.
My Advice: Come here for 3 months in summer, get a summer workers permit and see if you like it here. And the UK is bigger than London
I have friends who i stay with in the USA probably 6 times a year, the statement that food 'sucks' in the UK is a bunch of cobblers!!! the food in the USA is full of horrible things and tastes all the same, it's quantity than quality. When it's cheaper to eat fast food than buy food at the supermarket, it's time to get out!
I have thought of moving to the USA, I still firmly beleive the UK has a better standard of living (even though it's more expensive) than most of the places I have been to in the states (note: i've not been out of the North East area).
I love my country and think it's the best country on Earth. So does everyone, then why do Americans seem to shove this down everyone's throats? maybe some 'big man' complex?
You can't miss the history and integrity of countries older than some newer countries.
My Advice: Come here for 3 months in summer, get a summer workers permit and see if you like it here. And the UK is bigger than London
I think everywhere has it's advantages/disadvantages.
I have friends who i stay with in the USA probably 6 times a year, the statement that food 'sucks' in the UK is a bunch of cobblers!!! the food in the USA is full of horrible things and tastes all the same, it's quantity than quality. When it's cheaper to eat fast food than buy food at the supermarket, it's time to get out!
I wholeheartedly agree. Any place that has that much curry and has the best breakfast in the world can't be beat
Well I'm jumping ship ASAP. The good (read crap) ship Britain is falling apart very quickly. In my opinion you are going the wrong way!
Why UK? Why not take off properly and move to completely different area regarding language & culture? Germany, France, Spain or Sweden would do fine, but you'd really need that higher degree first, since in well-trained positions English is usually the official language anyway. I've been to Sweden & Germany myself and latter is IMHO more preferable. Sweden is such a retarded socialistic parasite country drawing bloody amazing percent of your income and giving nothing back, and it's also very dull place to be.
USA is after all nothing more than colonies of Empire and merrily always there when dignity of Queen is threatened.
USA is after all nothing more than colonies of Empire and merrily always there when dignity of Queen is threatened.
Me being a socialist has nothing to do with my desire to move to another capitalist country.
I could agree with this. It takes quite a lot of work and research to be able to make such a move. It can be a long process no matter where you're going, and you need to know what you're getting yourself into.
Actually, I don't care how long you visit somewhere, if you've only been there in a vacation setting, you don't really know what living there will be like. The UK seems awesome to the OP because he had a great vacation there - but how will the drudgery of daily life be?
Further, the OP is SEVENTEEN. How on earth does someone who is 17 know enough about America to know they want to leave the US? I mean honestly OP, have you even lived outside your home town? If not, I can guarantee you you aren't the first kid who doesn't like his home town. Go to college somewhere very different from home. I firmly believe there is somewhere in the US virtually everyone can be happy.
And if this is some political nonsense.. then forget it already. Politics blows with the wind. Hollywood liberals talk about moving to Canada because they don't like Bush, but that's a bunch of nonsense. I'm conservative, and will be particularly unhappy if the Obamination wins the presidency, but I'm certainly not going to move over it. That's just politics in a democracy - not everyone will be happy all of the time.
Really?
Which bits?
The parts that look out over part of England that aren't Coventry?
(just kidding, never been there)
Out of curiosity, what is the OP "tired" of. I don't ask to be facetious, but am really interested. I visited The Netherlands and Germany this summer and loved both countries. If you had asked me then I would have said living there would be awesome. More time with my host opened my eyes to his troubles with the Dutch way of life. People are great all over the world, but you will encounter BS everywhere.
I also met a guy from Exeter at the UK Met Office. He made sure to tell me that whenever I go visit the UK, to avoid long periods in London and see the other parts of the country. He told me that London is not necessarily representative of England, much like New York is not representative of the entire U.S. I don't think you can gain much insight in a tourist mode. Either way, good luck with what you choose.
I also met a guy from Exeter at the UK Met Office. He made sure to tell me that whenever I go visit the UK, to avoid long periods in London and see the other parts of the country. He told me that London is not necessarily representative of England, much like New York is not representative of the entire U.S. I don't think you can gain much insight in a tourist mode. Either way, good luck with what you choose.
In your position, I'd recommend going to college in a different part of the states, - adapting to that, which will be a huge culture shock anyway, new location, new mates, new way of studying, and then -(mariahlullaby has it spot on) - applying to study abroad for a semester/term or even a year.
I've taught at college for a good number of years, and have nothing but enormous admiration for the study abroad programmes. They are great for the colleges, terrific for both host and guest students, and are a fantastic way to live in (rather than simply visit, as has already been pointed out) a foreign country/culture. Moreover, because you will already have a bunch of students in a similar situation, - your fellow foreign students - you will have a readymade set of friends to call upon, thus, you'll be able to travel and live abroad without the usual penalties of loneliness that can often happen when one first arrives to work in a new country. Or, try grad school abroad - an even better way of living in and experiencing a country. Best of luck with it. Cheers.
I've taught at college for a good number of years, and have nothing but enormous admiration for the study abroad programmes. They are great for the colleges, terrific for both host and guest students, and are a fantastic way to live in (rather than simply visit, as has already been pointed out) a foreign country/culture. Moreover, because you will already have a bunch of students in a similar situation, - your fellow foreign students - you will have a readymade set of friends to call upon, thus, you'll be able to travel and live abroad without the usual penalties of loneliness that can often happen when one first arrives to work in a new country. Or, try grad school abroad - an even better way of living in and experiencing a country. Best of luck with it. Cheers.
All I have to say is:
"Nothing can make you love the USA more than overseas travel..."
-Penn Jillette
Actually, I'd kind of like to go to Britain for a year or two.
"Nothing can make you love the USA more than overseas travel..."
-Penn Jillette
Actually, I'd kind of like to go to Britain for a year or two.
You should spend more time listening to Teller.
And living in England for a year or two, except the the National Health, would be a good experience.
And living in England for a year or two, except the the National Health, would be a good experience.
What do you expect for nothing? Jam on it? Its not all that bad, 50 million Englishmen can't be wrong.
I laughed quite a bit. This is probably the best advice I've ever heard in my life
I love them both.
