Kim
@americantobritain
American expat in England
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American
Lives in Cambridge
Registration: 22 August 2013
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The pet culture in England by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in England just to make sure that their little ...
In places like Cambridge, it is very hard to find accommodation that will allow pets. If you have more than one, that can be even harder. I do not suggest seeing houses and then bringing up the pets later especially when the ad says no pets. ... Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in England by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During one聮s big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
One thing that I would mention especially those importing their items from abroad. Americans can often find their shipment held up because of a simple terminology mix-up. Stuffed animals to Americans are toys- stuffed animals to the UK customs are ... Read More
Keeping fit in England by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Keeping fit during your time in England is of utmost importance. How about sharing with us and your fellow expats how you keep healthy in your host country? What are your daily health hacks in England? Do you exercise ...
I run in between getting off of work and picking up my daughter. Luckily for me, her nursery is just across the street from where I work. I also cycle to and from work. It is often faster than driving. I highly recommend taking a cycling class to ... Read More
Life as a female expat in England by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
The best way to expand your social network is get involved with groups that you are interested in and then you will have a shared interest. I joined a running club and met people there. Read More
Mastering the English language by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking English is essential for a successful integration in England. Do you agree? Where can one attend a language course in England? Is it easy to communicate in a different language with English? Thank ...
I would say that English is the only way. While some people may have high school French or German, the English like most English speakers do not speak other languages. If you need to meet people that speak your native language. Look up meetup.com ... Read More
New logos for your blog! by Julien
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New logos for your blog! by Julien
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Your experience of culture shock in England by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in England. What ...
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Your experience of culture shock in England by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in England. What ...
I was briefly deployed here during Operation Iraqi Freedom so when I actually was stationed here, I decided I was going to take it as it comes. Although we speak the same language (debatable) people live differently as it comes. One of my first ... Read More
Driving in England by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in England? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
I prefer it here. I have done my drivers license here as well. One tip, forget the laws of your country, they don't apply here. I know some Americans that could not and cost them a lot of money when getting their license. I like ... Read More
Safety in England by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in England? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in England? Yes I fell very safe in England. I live in Cambridge. There are no guns so shootings are very rare. Allow petty crime might be higher, it is usually ... Read More
Salary advice... by bergzilla
My apologies if this is covered in a faq somewhere, if there is one I'd be thrilled to read it... I'm a software engineer(and US citizen) who's been with my company for 15 years and I've grown quite tired of the city I'm currently living in. I'd ...
I think that might be true. One thing that you may have not taken into account is we do not have to pay for healthcare so that will not be an expense that you have to think about (and save you a lot!) Also perhaps look at the adverts for jobs and ... Read More
Places to visit in Cambridge by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Cambridge, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Cambridge, the tourist sites? How to visit the ...
Do: -Round Church -Kings College -St Mary's Church (on a nice day can see up to Ely) -If you go punting, haggle on the price! -Eagle Pub (see the USAAF signature ins the bar- but eat next door in the Bath house, less busy) -or have a picnic in one ... Read More