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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.
29.10.2024 - 18:59 / insider.com / London
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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