| American expat Miranda has always wanted to live in England; she's living that dream now in Oxford, where she studies and works. Here she shares with us the challenges and joys of living in the UK, cost of living information, her favorite things to do there, and how being an outsider in Oxford can be such a special experience. |
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Living and Working in England - Interviews with Expats Living in England
Many, many expats have made England (United Kingdom) their home and as a number of them will state, the move hasn't been easy for the most part. Yet despite all the challenges that come with having to adjust to the weather and the cost of living, few can deny the attraction of these isles -- whether it be the fascinating history, beautiful scenery, cosmopolitan flavor, or that famous understated brand of Brit humor.
Outsider on the Inside: An American in Oxford
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My life in North Wales (UK)
| American expat Clare lives with her family in Wales in the UK, where they moved to in 2007. Here she describes aspects of her family's expat life there, like how the children are learning to speak Welsh and how well they have been treated by the locals. She also has some advice on moving to and living in the UK. |
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Pinay's life in the Shire
| Eve will soon be marking her first decade as a Filipina expat in England, in Buckinghamshire, where she lives with her family. She tells us what she likes about living just outside London, gives us a glimpse of some of her family's daily and annual expenses there, and shares her thoughts on local customs and behaviors. |
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Living in England: A fascination fulfilled for American expat Amy
| Amy lives with her husband in Devon, England, where she's working on her costume design business. Living in England can be expensive, but she feels more at home there than when she goes back to visit family in the USA. Read her thoughts on expat life topics like UK English, the price of housing, and British humour. |
 Amy |
To live in London, England: A dream come true for American expat Jen
| Jen’s childhood dream to live in London, England, became a reality several years ago. Here she talks about some differences in American and English life, her future travel plans, and her work there. |
 Jen |
American expat Heather pursues her personal interests while living with her husband in London, England
| Heather lives with her husband in London, England, where she keeps herself busy with volunteer work and other activities. She misses some aspects of her life back home in the USA, but she finds that there are many options in London to help her expand her horizons and learn more things. Here, she shares some aspects of her expat life in England, such as the cost of living in London and the people she encounters on an everyday basis. |
 Heather Sanger |
Observations about living in a village around London, England, by a Canadian expat who calls himself Boy On Top
| Originally from Canada, “Boy On Top” has been living in England with his family for many years now; he works in the technology industry. Learn about what he thinks of British humour, the cost of living in his part of England, and how some of the strengths of the Brits are also their weaknesses. |
 Boy On Top |
There are many things that American expat Kathy finds wonderful about living in Buckinghamshire, England
| Kathy's initial reluctance to move from the USA to England has transformed into a passion for living there. Making her home with her husband in Buckinghamshire, she continues her writing and indulges her fascination with history by visiting plenty of historical sites and by taking classes. |
 Kathy Flake |
Patty is an American expat who works in education and lives with her family in Fetcham, England
| There are many reasons why Patty enjoys living in Fetcham, England. The cost of living might be high, but things like the food, the good cheer of the people, and the safe environment make up for it. Living and working in England is one way of satisfying Patty's curiosity about life outside the USA. |
 Patty Harrison |
American expat Lynne tackles two versions of the English language while living in Brighton, England
| Lynne is an American woman working as a linguist in Brighton, England, where she has applied for citizenship. For her, moving to England and getting a job there wasn't too hard an experience, and it's a place where she enjoys learning new things about both British and American English every day! |
 Lynne Murphy |
