It's probably BUNAC. I participated in this program many years ago, between junior college and university. I worked at a record store in Piccadilly Circus for...
Thanks for the information, Dana and K. I'll check it out. Unfortunately though, I'm wayyyyy past being a student, but I'll take a look at it through a...
Lovely 16th century timbered sitting room in a spacious 2 bed room Eton apartment, redecorated to a high standard situated over one of Eton's best known shops,...
Hi folks, We're moving back to the States, and I've applied for my English husband to get the requisite permission using the I-130 form from the USCIS.gov...
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hello all, I'm an american now living in Britain. I chose to come here of my own accord without the aid of a british other half or large multi- national...
I had the same problem when I came over 7 years ago with my cat. I simply went private for a let — looked through newspapers instead of going to any ...
Hi Guys, I haven't written here for ages but just wondered if you all knew the answer to this Q. What is the best way to send money from the US to the UK?...
Hello, I've found that pay pal works well. It is the same program that u use on ebay. It is free to use and you can send as much or as little you want. Both...
Hi Bev, Western Union would be the quickest (15-25min turn around) but the transfer fee may cost more - just give your son the MTCN (money transfer control...
You can also use western union money order. Get him to checkout his local yellow pages or www.yell.com for a list of his local offices, usually based in a...
Hello, I'm new to this group, and I need to ask a probably too general of a question. My husband and I want to move, indefinitely to the UK. We have three...
Hi Rachel, I'm American and living in the UK - indefinitely. I am currently at university studying for the 2nd time (1st being in Louisiana); however I've...
Rachel, By second degree, do you mean a Masters? Even the most "affordable" will run you around £10K per year in fees. Many universities also have "earn and...
I am not sure commuting to London is such a good idea. We moved over in summer, 2000, next door to a banker who commuted from Cambridge to London. He never...
I'm currently working with a recruiting company to get a job doing social work in the UK. Anyone know any other Americans who have done this? If you could...
Hi I'm an attractive eurasian female, British citizen. My great grandfather was an american missionary who flew to India and met and married my great...
Can anyone tell me which is the best way to send money back to my son from here? I am Welsh, married, and living in Florida. The cheapest and most efficient...
I would suggest from bank to bank. This normally takes 2-3 days and I find it doesn't charge as much. Also, it is a big advantage with not acutally having to...
I know this may sound silly - but try Pay Pal...it's safe & easy - however both of you will have to sign up. Stay away from Western Union - nothing but a big...
Hi all Happy New year! I hope everyone had a very Happy Christmas!! Well here is my question. I've been here in the UK for a year & 1/2 and I need to start...
Contact the embassy to get up to date information about ur spoucal visa. as far as your citizenship you must be in the UK 3 years. I just got my citizenship in...
After 2 years you can apply for permanent residency - not British citizenship. Becoming a British citizen is a more complicated process. You need to apply...
Hi Cynda - There are many American Women's Clubs in England. Have a look on the web to see if you can find one in your area. Just type in American Women's...
Hi My name is Cynda, I live in Milton Keynes, I been in the UK now for about 6years. Happily married to hubby Nigel who is british. I like living in England,...
Hi Shannon, I found that after I was here 1 full year (from the date I entered the United Kingdom - so the date my passport was stamped) I could apply for...
I'm Suzanne. I live in Hove/Brighton, which I believe isn't that close to you, but I'm in a similar situation. I've been here five-and-a-half years (my husband...
... citizenship You can apply for British citizenship, it does NOT jeopardize your US citizenship in any way. You do NOT have to give up your US citizenship. ...
... OOPS, TYPO! That should read: "However, you MUST enter/leave the US on your US passport, not one from another country." Sorry for any confusion....
The Intelligent Expat Have you ever wondered what would make your expatriate experience more successful? I have, in fact I have designed a research study to ...