Expat Guide to Living in Columbus

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

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Columbus handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Columbus by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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More Living in Columbus Reports

What are people's priorities in Columbus - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Columbus:

Submit a Living Overseas Report

More Moving to Columbus Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Columbus? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Columbus? Below are some of the responses from expats in Columbus:

Moving to Columbus, US

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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 Columbus with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Columbus, 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 Columbus. If you are already living in Columbus, 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 Columbus 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 Columbus? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Columbus 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 Columbus? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Columbus? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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United States Forum
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Living in United States Guide

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Moving to United States Guide

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Healthcare in United States

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Real Estate in The United States

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in United States.