How would two 19 year old American girls fair in England for a year?

Question

We have the choice to live in Europe for a year. The choice has come down to either England or Italy. We are leaning more towards England because it would obviously be less of a language barrier, however neither one of us have been there before so we don't know what its like. I've been to Italy before and loved it, but I've always wanted to go to England. So, what would England be like for two young American girls? And if you think that England would be our best bet, could you suggest some cities and tell us why you suggested them. Thanks so much for your help!

um, theozz...why would we end up prostitutes?

Answer 1

end up prostitutes

Answer 2

If you have an open mind and heart, you can fare very well any place. I think it is great to be able to travel at your age because you don't have any families yet to tie you down and it can open your mind to experience what other cultures are like. England is one of my favorite places and because the language is basically the same it is fairly easy to get around. If you are looking for work, obviously the best places would be the cities or areas that have a lot of tourists and hire temporary help. If that is not a concern, being a vagabond is great. You can settle in a section of the country in a small b&b or hostel, stay for a while and really get to know what the region is all about. I loved the Lake Country where many of the 18th century poets lived and where Beatrix Potter lived and worked. It is popular with tourists at certain times of the year, but has a lot of rain. Manchester is a wonderful, but overlooked city with great history. London is one of my favorite cities in all the world. I could go there again and again and always find new parts of it to explore. You could spend months there and never get tired of it with the theater, art galleries, parks, shopping, and excellent food and coffee. The rural parts of the country don't have very good coffee, but the tea is great. The southern part of the country is marvellous. Bath has a very quaint and easily walked downtown with an excellent Jane Austin museum. The surrounding countryside is lovely, very lush with gorgeous gardens. One of my favorite southern towns is Rye, a delightful small town feel with loads of interesting shops. When you walk down a street you almost get lost so that you try to find a shop again and can't. There are so many places and so little time in a year.

I could go on and on about Italy, also if you like.

Answer 3

I've been to England twice and I absolutely loved it. I've never been to Italy, but I think the language issue has to be considered. Its very easy to get around in London. The people are nice, friendly and they like Americans. The shopping is great, but the cost to live there is high. I think you'd do great, my own 19 year old is spending 6 months in France, I'd much rather have her in England. Go to the library for a travel book because there is a lot to see. Another thing is that you would be able to get a job much easier in England if you needed to. I say go for it. If you loved Italy you can always hope the train and spend a few weekends there.

Answer 4

Italy is really beautiful away from the cities, but limited in outlook; there's a great casual music playing scene (guitar etc.) without the snobbery/scene conformity of the English music scene.
But I reckon, as with any country, question whether you want to live in a city just because you've heard of it, when you may find smaller places much nicer.
I rolled up in a certain small unspoiled country town, and the place was like a fairy tale; for an American it would be like living in a fairytale film set. So forget London, with all it's rudeness and tension over immigrants, if you want to be somewhere different to the US rent a 300 year old house in a country area, The Lake District/The Peak District, and fill your hearts with the beauty that US tourists rarely get to see!
If you want to avoid being seen as "irritating Americans" just be a bit modest, quiet not brash, avoid talking about yourselves, "I.....I....Oh I......", avoid "I was so like..............", do n't walk around like you own the place and you'll find people really open to you.

Answer 5

Come to England!
Italy is great too, especially for holidays. You can't, however, go there on the train for the weekend (see above).

Don't get suckered into staying around London - it's nice for the Historic sites - but not that great to live there.
Try some of these places :-
Liverpool (Beatles)
Stratford-on-Avon (Shakespear)
Scotland - shouldn't be missed
Lake District - beautiful scenery
Oxford - university city
Cornwall - Englands nearest county to USA - visit Eden Project

Come and see me too if you like! Cheers

Answer 6

I live in england and im thinking of going away to italy for a holiday. From what i have heard Italy sounds fantastic but I know England is the best because it is home. There is so much to see especially in London; westminister, buckingham palace, london bridge, downing street, the shopping is great to.

Answer 7

hey danni.well i dont live in england,im across the water in ireland.but i was born in england.its a great country with a lot of fantastic sights and things to do.most people are friendly and you will love the accents!
if you have been to italy then at least you will experience something different if you go to england.whatever happens,you and your mate have a great trip.stay safe and hope you have a memorable time.

Answer 8

It would depend on if and where you have your accomodations and whether you like living out of your "comfort zone", are an adventurous type, independent, and such. I think you both are very lucky to have that opportunity and if I were you, I would definitely take advantage of it. After all, it's only for 1 year, and I'm sure that if you really don't end up liking it, you can return home sooner.

Answer 9

i might pick england. no longer in elementary terms have you ever already been to italy, yet there'll needless to say be no language barrier. you cant come to england & no longer a minimum of circulate to london. as has already been suggested it particularly is a sturdy place in case you propose on vacationing someplace else & you could continuously pop to paris by the eurorail. in spite of the shown fact that while you're picturing eye-catching geographical area & little villages you arent gonna see any there. you notice a extensive selection of subculture in london to boot as very busy streets - i assume it easily relies upon on what you pick. i visited & enjoyed it, yet woldnt stay in london myself. i stay close to southampton on the south coast. i'm hoping which you get to commute the rustic - snow capped monutains in scotland & the attractive lake district to boot using fact the attention-catching villages around the hot wooded area & white clifts of dover. the united kingdom could be small compaired to u . s . a ., yet there is lots to furnish - it particularly is horribly chilly nevertheless. the place ever you circulate - i'm hoping you have exciting.

Answer 10

Well, if you were going to the UK for college you would be devastated because the English education system is far supirior to ours (United States). If you are not going to college why are you asking people over the internet. You probably have better judgment because you know your situation. Comprende?

Answer 11

Forget London, come up North to Newcastle and you can buy me a drink........lol