USA student thinking about studying abroad

Well you're probably not gonna get many answers for several hours, since those of us who aren't thursday night drunkards are likely asleep right now, but...

r/askuk might be a better place for this kinda question, and has a few simaler threads already;

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskUK/comments/1ttv1m/major_cultural_differences_between_americans_and/

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskUK/comments/1t7i3d/people_who_have_lived_in_large_cities_in_both_usa/

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskUK/comments/1xwp2c/british_students_of_reddit_what_are_some_common/

Hope thats of some help, also, aside from the usual crap like "queue politely, don't tip or expect table service unless it's a restaurant etc blah blah" I'd say wherever you might find yourself you should travel as far as you can, as much as you can. We're not really the homogeneous culture with the similar scenery everyone (and maybe ourselves) like to pretend we are, you can travel just 30 miles from any point in the UK and you'll see something different - do it if you can.

The culture is hugely different although we're still infatuated with so much American culture that in some places it's hard to tell the difference. I'd liken central London to Washington DC in places (from what I saw whilst visiting), but not as clean, warm and dry. As it's such a big city, don't expect many people to know or care about you - I sound really mean but it's a sad fact, I hear a lot of American towns have the whole knowing everyone in the community thing going on.

Politically, expect a lot more left wing supporters. The British Labour Party is almost the one it is more socially accepted to support in a lot of places, and in terms of where it is compared to the American political spectrum, potentially comes much further left than the Democrats.

I really would recommend coming over here, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity really, and from what I know, support for foreign students is brilliant here. It's part of the cultural difference between the two countries that adds to this, America is all about investing elsewhere, whereas the current government wants foreign investors to buy into our businesses - so you will be thoroughly greeted. There are many good universities in London, so on that front you should be fine. If you have any questions I'd love to help out!

What are you thinking of studying pal?