RIBA Studio Part 2 Architecture Blog 2020
Becoming Independent…
By the end of the last post, I had an apartment, a Social Security number, a bank account, the beginnings of US credit and the foundations of an American life. What I did not have (and still don’t) was a car. In Connecticut, that matters rather more than I had appreciated before moving here. You…
Building a Life from Scratch
After moving from a furnished UK home to an empty apartment in America, the author faced the challenge of acquiring essential items to create a livable space. While navigating a new shopping landscape and banking system, they experienced initial setbacks but found ways to adapt, ultimately making the apartment truly feel like home.
Moving to America on an H-1B: The Part Nobody Really Explains
The author shares their personal experience of relocating from the UK to the US, specifically to Connecticut on an H-1B visa. They describe the complexities of navigating the immigration process, including challenges with documentation and banking without a credit history. The journey, both practical and emotional, exemplifies the uncertainties and administrative hurdles of starting anew…
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