I moved to Shanghai from the Midwest 10 years ago. I struggle to relate to friends back home.

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Sophie Steiner moved to Shanghai in 2015.

Sophie Steiner

I moved from Washington, DC, to Denver 2 years ago. It's been filled with surprises, especially when it comes to the people.

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Moving from Washington, DC, to Denver was a big change.

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When I moved from England to Florida 12 years ago, these 5 things seemed uniquely American to me. Now I can't live without them.

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Waves crash on the Miami coast, with buildings and palm trees lining the beach.
I moved from England to Florida 12 years ago.

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I moved back to the US after 6 years abroad, but the comforts of home feel more isolating than ever

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Katie and her friend stand in the Sahara Desert at dusk.
After living abroad for six years, transitioning back to life in the US was difficult.

Katie Lemon

I moved from Italy to Colorado. I've experienced a lot of culture shock, from the lack of work-life balance to the portion sizes.

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I moved from Verona, Italy, to Colorado.

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I grew up in France and the US but America is the best place for a go-getter like me

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Side by side landscape view of the city of Nice and Atlanta.

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My first visit to Japan left me in culture shock, but I wish the US would adopt some of its norms

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I saw many people waiting in line to board the subway in Japan.

Anna Haines

I moved back to the US after 25 years in the UK. People abroad were more polite than Americans, but I never quite fit in there.

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Dana Mayer moved back to the US after 25 years in the UK.

Dana Mayer

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