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I moved from California to London 10 years ago. The whole experience has been a culture shock, but these 9 things surprised me most.
- I moved to London from California for my master’s degree 10 years ago and decided to stay in the UK.
- Unlike in California, I take advantage of four weeks of paid time off and access to free healthcare.
- Traveling from London to other countries feels easy and cheap.
In August 2014, I quit my job as a reporter in Berkeley, California, and moved to London to pursue a master’s degree — and also experience an adventure.
Although I was only supposed to stay for three years, I fell in love with the city, and 10 years later, I still call London home.
However, moving to London has been full of adjustments. Here are nine things that surprised me most about life in the UK.
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