Culture Shocks I Couldn't Get Over as an American Living in the UK

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There's a significant culture shocks when moving abroad, but they should go away after a while, right? So why are healthcare, quality of life, no medical debt and food quality still surprising me after 2 1/2 years as an American living in the UK? This video reflects on the improved quality of life in the UK compared to the United States. Sharing my experiences as an American living abroad. Summary ================================= YOUTUBE VIDEO CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS: ================================= 00:00. UK vs US Culture Shocks Introduction 00:30 UK vs US Culture Shocks Universal Healthcare 03:20. UK vs US Culture Shocks Food Quality 05:48. UK vs US Culture Shocks Quality of Life 08:04 UK vs US Culture Shocks Key Takeaways The conversation explores the misconceptions surrounding universal healthcare in the United States, contrasting it with the more straightforward approach in the UK. It highlights the burden of medical debt faced by Americans and challenges the stigma associated with socialism in the context of healthcare. Along with food quality in the US vs UK and the overall quality of life that Britain offers an American living in the UK rather than staying in the United States. 🛠️ Tools, Links & Resources BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/channelUCj_f0TgkpSrIrIcwGzw56pA/join VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.hicksondiaries.com/ Support ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: https://www.hicksondiaries.com/royal-british-legion-partnership 🧡 Stuff I Use & Recommend Check out STREAM YARD for a discount: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5027062124511232 💰Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. This means if you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! 🌟 Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. All opinions expressed are solely from the point of view of the host. #livingabroad #hicksondiaries #lifestylevlog #vlog #unitedstates #unitedkingdom #healthcare #foodquality #qualityoflife Keywords healthcare, universal healthcare, medical debt, socialism, UK healthcare, American healthcare system Takeaways Moving outside the U.S. reveals the truth about healthcare. Universal healthcare is often misrepresented as socialism. Many Americans face medical debt despite having insurance. In the UK, healthcare is more accessible and straightforward. The narrative around socialism is often skewed in the U.S. Medical debt can be crippling for those doing everything right. The UK healthcare system provides immediate care without financial barriers. Cultural perceptions of healthcare differ significantly between countries. The stigma of being labeled 'lazy' affects public perception of healthcare. Understanding global healthcare systems can provide valuable insights.