Healthcare is free, there's (almost) no chance of getting shot and toilet switches are operated by a string: American living in UK reveals 'strengths' and 'quirks' from his adopted country...
Brian Klaas, professor of political science, is originally from Minnesota but has lived in the United Kingdom for 12 years. He writes: "I see Britain's strengths and weaknesses more clearly as an outsider." - here's how
I'm a statriotic from Minnesota but have lived in the UK for 12 years and am going to have dual citizenship .< /p>
After living abroad for 12 years, I see America's strengths and weaknesses more clearly, just as I see America's Britain's strengths and weaknesses as an outsider.
Life here in Britain has its problems – the cost of living crisis life and the general post-Brexit decline are real and serious – but here are some great strengths – and endearing quirks too.
STRONGS
There is an interesting story everywhere. When I was a child in Minnesota, we took a field trip to one of the oldest grand houses in the state, built in 1891. Since moving to the UK, I have lived in a cottage built in the 16th century. century - 1578, to be precise. There were no cupboards. The ground was tilted. It was lovely.
The cities are much more walkable than in the US and there are tens of thousands of miles of walking trails , extending in all directions. . It's truly extraordinary. Where I live, there are several long...
I'm a statriotic from Minnesota but have lived in the UK for 12 years and am going to have dual citizenship .< /p>
After living abroad for 12 years, I see America's strengths and weaknesses more clearly, just as I see America's Britain's strengths and weaknesses as an outsider.
Life here in Britain has its problems – the cost of living crisis life and the general post-Brexit decline are real and serious – but here are some great strengths – and endearing quirks too.
STRONGS
There is an interesting story everywhere. When I was a child in Minnesota, we took a field trip to one of the oldest grand houses in the state, built in 1891. Since moving to the UK, I have lived in a cottage built in the 16th century. century - 1578, to be precise. There were no cupboards. The ground was tilted. It was lovely.
The cities are much more walkable than in the US and there are tens of thousands of miles of walking trails , extending in all directions. . It's truly extraordinary. Where I live, there are several long...
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