Courtesy of Jeronimo Noriega
- Jeronimo Noriega, a student from San Antonio, moved to Spain and never plans to return to the US.
- Noriega appreciates Spain's work culture, public transportation, and affordable dining experiences.
- Though he misses friends and US customer service, Noriega doesn't plan to move back.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jeronimo Noriega, a 27-year-old student who lives in Spain. It's been edited for length and clarity.
I moved to Oviedo, Asturias in Northwest Spain after growing up in San Antonio and I don't think I'll ever move back to the United States.