Expat Guide to Living in Exeter

Whether you're already living in Exeter or preparing to move to Exeter, our Expat Guide to Living in UK offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Exeter. For answers to specific questions, visit our UK Forum to talk with expats in Exeter.

Culture Shock in Exeter, UK

A British "expat" in Exeter describes the culture shock experienced while settling into the UK after living in Canada and the U.S. for most of her life.

More Culture Shock Reports for Exeter

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Exeter handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Exeter:

Culture Shock in Exeter, UK

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Exeter - 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 Exeter by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Exeter? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Exeter? Help others moving to Exeter by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Exeter with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Exeter, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Exeter. If you are already living in Exeter, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring 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 Exeter by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Exeter? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Exeter by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Exeter? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Exeter? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Guide to Living in Exeter, UK

Exeter, UK: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Exeter

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Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Exeter.

Healthcare in 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.

Expat Report: Culture Shock in Exeter

A British "expat" in Exeter describes the culture shock experienced while settling into the UK after living in Canada and the U.S. for most of her life.