Whether you're already living in Reading or preparing to move to Reading, our Expat Guide to Living in UK offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Reading. For answers to specific questions, visit our UK Forum to talk with expats in Reading.
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Reading handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Reading by filling out our Culture Shock Report.
Submit a Culture Shock ReportWhat are people's priorities in Reading - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Reading by filling out our Living Overseas Report.
Submit a Living Overseas ReportParents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Reading with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Reading, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.
Submit an International School ReviewMost expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Reading. If you are already living in Reading, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportRetiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Reading by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Reading? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Reading by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Reading? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Reading? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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10 Expats Talk about What It's Like Moving to the UK
Healthcare in the UK
Expats in the U.K. are able to utilize the public health care system, which is managed by the NHS. Many expats want to have private health insurance to help reduce wait times and several other reasons. Read for more details on how to navigate the system.
Moving to London
Expats describe London as a love it or hate it city. With it's high cost of living and rainy weather, it's not for everyone. But, those who move to London and love it will tell you that the city's tremendous diversity, vibrant nightlife, incredible restaurants and varied neighborhoods.
An Expat Talks about Moving to Sheffield, UK
An expat in discusses renting a home in Sheffield, England. The red tape involved in finding a rental can be challenging (i.e. a 3 year history of utility bills) coupled with the high cost of housing.
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