Hi MelinOZ05,

I'm currently in Canberra, moved here from Asia almost three years ago. While I can't shed lights on anything American (you can always check with the American embassy) in Canberra,I can say that Canberra is a nice place to stay. It is not as crowded & polluted as Sydney or Melbourne.

Like you, I gave up my last life (job, family, friends) to come here to be with my partner. I made the adjustment from a concrete jungle to the bush capital.

The keyword here is get occupied with something. I mean, I took up an university degree which gives me time to adjust myself and make new friends. There are a lot os festivals and activities (you'll have to make switch from Super Bowl to Super 12 !) to do in and around Canberra, if you take the interest.

Hope this help! I'm not sure what else but I'll be glad to answer more questions. Cheers!

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Hello Mel

Great to see you preparing early. I think you will find these articles reassuring

US Expats - subscribe to a few groups
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/mel/information/allcategories/expatgroups/usa.php

Long Distance Love -
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/mel/oursay/ouradvice/love.php

Before the move
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/mel/oursay/ouradvice/btm.php

Cheers

Sue Ellson
Founder
Newcomers Network

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