Foreigner's HONEST Opinion After 7 Years in the UK
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- As a foreigner living in England for the last 7 YEARS, here's my honest opinion about my experience! It's been an absolute wild ride learning about British culture first-hand and what it means to live in the UK - and I wouldn't change it for a single thing.
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Hey! I'm Alanna - a twenty-something documenting my life as a Canadian living in England.
I share the ups and downs of an expat living abroad and what it's really like living in the UK. It's not always easy, but there's been so many wonderful experiences, too. I post a RUclips video every Tuesday & Friday plus an additional video every Saturday on my Patreon account. I also livestream every Wednesday and Sunday at 5:30pm GMT/BST on Twitch.
Alanna x
My American husband really struggled when he first moved here. He hated it, and despite wanting to move back to the States, he stuck it out. After 6 months or so, he realised that he quite liked it here and wanted to stay because it’s home. When we’ve gone to visit family in the US he’s always been very happy to see them, but at the time, looking forward to coming home again. If you’re moving over here, give it a chance because there’s a whole new way of life to get used to.
I totally get it!! It’s possible to love and feel at home in both places 😉
You are always a "little ray of sunshine" in all of our lives Alanna.
Us Brits...love your videos. ❤️
Thank you!! 🙏🏻
I totally agree make my day every time I watched your videos
Oh Alanna - you are just as British as any of us here. You really are! You are such a wonderful person. I want you to know that. I think it's incredibly brave to just jump in with both feet and wade your way through our weird and crazy country and manage to survive! Whatever you do in the future - thank you so much for sharing aspects your discovery of the UK with us. Believe me, Brits are still doing that as well!
We will be forever grateful that you chose England to spend your life and to share it with us on RUclips. ❤
As a Canadian, you have always been an honorary British person, you have just got a little more British since living here :)
🥳
You've been influenced by the South of the Canadian border, you're a Brit you just dont realise it sweetheart. X
Ahhhhh a Canadian, an intelligent American as they say........
Totally agree!
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When my girlfriend and I went from England to Japan to work, at first I was like a kid in a sweet shop. Everything was exciting and new. The food, the people, the mind blowing neon cities. I loved it.
However my girlfriend was overwhelmed. Couldn't handle the language barrier, the strange customs the fast pace of life. She really struggled.
A few months down the line, I felt frustrated by the conformity, prejudice against foreigners, we were blamed for any crime and often dismissed for not fitting in. The girlfriend found her feet had a group of friends who were very supportive. She insisted on visiting all of the wonderful temples and beautiful Japanese gardens, we both learned a little Japanese.
The point of all this is everyone has their own personal experience, and after a while we both got on as though we had lived there all our lives.
Yeah, but Japan is actually very different from England. Canda from England not that much, is just England with US urban development style. Even the language is the same.
@@juangomezfuentes8825 True, I just used my personal experience as an example of how people deal with the culture shock of any life changing experience. Yes the language is the same in the UK as the States but hearing from Americans coming to England it's not another country, but another planet.
Thank you for sticking with us.... Great to have you here 🙂
Thank you!! 🙏🏻
I moved here to England 3 months ago; I'm 18, still last week I was playing for my university and had a sudden realization I couldn't have ever even imagined playing this sport back home but now I'm seriously here not only playing but improving my game. This comment isn't about the sport it's about the unreal feeling that it represents; its truly something else
Playing what!
@@BobbieRockyBuster1415 a lot of things actually😅
I'm in the uni's cricket club, ultimate frisbee club, fencing club.......
Glad to have you Aaryan.
@@eddyd8745 💙🙌
All credit to for you trying hard to adapt and fit into the British way of life. Best thing I can say is welcome home Alana! 🙏
Your videos show so many wonderful things over there in the UK. I am Maltese (from an ex colony of Britain) with actually British relatives and love my visits to the southeast (North Kent and London). I am privileged that my country still has some things remaining from the time we were a colony like the electrical system and outlets and the ease of having most people speak ENglish as a second language.
I love Malta, there in August, taking my family back after two holidays as a kid. Slugs bay after forty years, so incredible.
Congratulations on your 7th anniversary of moving to the UK. It's been a honour and a pleasure to be allowed to share in your journey over that time and see you grow into the Alanna we know today, Thank you. Here's to many more UK adventures (& Naps) in the years to come, who knows what the future will hold. ☺
Thank you so much!!! ☺️
Congrats on your 7 year anniversary in England 🥳 Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and taking us along for the ride. Good luck in all your future endeavours and I hope your mum enjoys her stay. Here’s to the next 7 years 🍻
Thank you!! ☺️
7 years! That's a quarter of your whole life, more like a third of your 'sentient' life.
If nothing else, you've become a great ambassador for both Canada as well as Britain. It's been a joy to watch along with you. Well done, you, there's no doubt I'll be hanging on to see where we go next. Best wishes to you and Mr Naps (ex-butler), and here's hoping a load of Goldfish arrives with your mom.
I live in a single bedroom flat; I have a sofa bed for when my sister visits me, you can get one from Ikea pretty cheeply.
My friend in our village says " If you don't feel like talking to anyone, never stand in a bus shelter in Wolverhampton".
What a great video, thank you for persevering and I hope your mom enjoys her visit.
Thank you!! Me, too!! 🤞🏻
Mum 😂
Happy new hair do!
Oh and 7 years of you inproving the net enjoyment of us Brits!
I don't know what you do for a living per se, but you are a natural presenter for sure, always engaging, natural, great videos, impressive!!
You are such a positive person. You are so welcome and we hope you will stay forever.
I suppose in a sense you're saying you feel enriched as a result of living here but of course no country is perfect and you understand that. Well I'd just like to say that your vids are enriching to me and I feel many more of your viewers would agree. It's fascinating to see the UK as viewed from a foreigner's point of view... really makes me consider the country in a different light. Your insights are always entertaining so please keep doing what you do and I'll keep watching. Hope your mum enjoys her time here... I'm sure your Christmas is gonna be an absolute blast!
Hi Alannah, another great vid. Glad you are liking home.
A little tip to remember which lines go where.
Latitude LA = Lines Around.
Longitude LO = Lines Over.
"A Spot of TV" - Still not quite there, but that's what makes it fun!
Congratulations. I moved to Canada from Britain in 1966. I am now 84 but can still remember all the things you mention in those early days. Glad to hear you have not been totally assimilated, I noticed you said vacuum instead of hoover. Looking forward to the next 7 years.
I remember thinking those Yorkshire puddings were the best i've ever seen and thinking wow that girl's talented!!! I've really enjoyed your journey over the years lass and hope to enjoy years more!
Thanks so much!!!
You are great fun to be with on your channel. It always makes me smile.
Thank you!!
Seven years and still going strong and we're happy to have you here. Keep up the good work with your excellent and funny videos.
Congratulations, Alanna! You have embraced the best of both countries & I really admire that! 🇬🇧🇨🇦
Thank you so much!! ☺️
I'm a Brit and my best friend and flatmate is Canadian; we've been housemates for 15 years now. Our first year in the UK she'd be struggling with something ask me 'but why is it like *this*' I'd look at her blankly or as if she were mad and then after a long pause say something like, "well, when Queen Victora was visiting Cardiff in 1867, she met a miner who..."
Well - I think that was your best video yet. You talked a lot of sense (not saying that’s unusual) and I’m so glad you feel at home here. We’re privileged to have you. I wouldn’t expect you to discuss it here on YT but I think some considerable contribution has been from your partner. I’m sure he’s helped you through some of the rough times and ,he too deserves our thanks. I hope your Mom has a great time here when she arrives.
Congrats on 7 years here, Alanna 🥳 I hope you continue to live here 😊
Alana, on the posts I've watched, I find you to be an honest, straightforward and positive person.
You don't do click bait and we appreciated it.
You're nearly British, but as you say, you'll never not be Canadian.
Glad you stuck with us and settled, it must be awful otherwise.
Keep posting!
Great video Alanna! Congratulations on 7 yesrs in England. I hope you are in an even more positive place in 7 years' time.
Thank you!!
I love watching you, with your funny quirks and amusing anecdotes. Keep it up and don't forget you are now an honorary Brit X
Thanks so much!
I was so glad to hear you talk about how amazing it is to “pop out to the shops“ and be able to walk to do all your shopping. It is so life-changing! And yes, something I will never do here in Texas.
Only realising as you point out it’s 7 years that I must have been watching you since you first started! It’s been a long journey.
Getting over finding Piccalilli in your cupboards in your first vids gave you the strength for everything else!
I've been watching since then, thanks for all the laughs, cries, sweating, rumbly stomachs, locations, moves & burps along the way Alanna! 🙏🙏
congratulations ,,,,,,on your 7th year loved your video ,,i found it a bit emotional to but loved it ,,,heres to many more years i hope
I remember when I moved to my current town after leaving my place of birth of 20+ years it took several years before feeling "home" and that was in the same county!
It's crazy how that can happen!! Glad you're feeling at home now though ☺️
I moved from the town I grew up in 7 years ago, after living in the same area for 48 years. It still feels as if I'm just visiting, even after all this time.
@@AdventuresAndNaps We could start a petition? (Not sure how, exactly, but I'm sure someone would know. Xxx
Here’s looking forward to at least 7 more years of your excellent company
so glad you came and then we got adventures and naps on RUclips which is still the best.
Thank you!!
I also have an existential crisis. I was born in the Czech Republic and went to school there until 5th grade. It is difficult to feel Czech anymore, although I can read and speak the language. We moved to the states, and eventually I became a naturalised American. I lived there for 30 years. Now I am living in the UK for 4.5 years (and LOVING it) and am trying to decide whether to go for my 3d citizenship in another 1.5 years.
Good for you!
Glad you're still enjoying being here always enjoy watching
Two points:
1 The Medway towns can be very miserable in winter.
2 Those Yorkshire Puddings are beyond sensational.
Canadian living in the US for 14 years now...can relate to so much of this. Thanks for the validation...sometimes you just need to know you're not the only one!🥰🥰🥰🥰
I always appreciate your nuanced explanations of things, Alanna.
I just discovered that they don't have blackcurrants in North America for some agricultural legislative reason.
I have been going to Canada for nearly fifty years and I never noticed.
My favourite jam too.
Love you Alanna, you’re simply the best!!!! ❤.
You're too kind!!
I don't think I've ever noticed your finger nails before, but the deep red polish suits you - I think that, through your videos, you have enriched British culture in a small way, so it is great to know that England has enriched you culturally also.
Hay Alana . I love your videos , they brighten up my day . I moved to Folkestone , not too far from you , with my wife and our two young children from Ireland . We loved Folkestone , the town , its people , and the surrounding countryside but we were very homesick . We moved back home after a few years but even after nearly thirty years we still miss England and the good friends we mare there . Great to see you settling in . Stay happy , you're a wee ray of sunshine .
Another, happy, positive, informative video. So pleased you got over the first difficult months, that must of been such a challenge. It’s a privilege that you have made England your home and still keep your Canadian freshness on these videos.👍👏👏👏👏
Has it really been that long. I remember watching your first 'What's in my Kitchen' and that feels like it was only two years ago. The first time I visited England, flying back to Australia I wanted to tell them to turn the thing around because I want to go back home. At 71 I am in no position to do what you have done and I envy it so much there aren't words to explain it. I never miss any of you vlogs and never will. Thank you for everything you have done and please do not stop. Cheers
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!! ☺️
Hi Alana , what a great video. I’m so pleased that you have found a happy home here in England. Thanks for sticking with us!
As someone who's a bit fed up with the place, I'm glad you enjoy living in England/ UK, and I wish I could be as enthusiastic as you. Thanks!
Glad you stuck around.
Cheers pal!🙏🏻
Congratulations- I left England 7 years ago, and moved to Australia same time, ish - and I found your channel - thanks for the good times
I love watching your content! So positive and upbeat but also insightful and honest. Us Brits have totally lucked out having you pop over the pond and decide it was worth staying 😀
Your growing and learning every day, you can't have everything but you can make the most of what you've got, you can be as happy or sad anywhere in the world. Best Wishes.
Alanna, what a wonderful video. So honest and so lovely to see how not only have your settled but truly enjoy being in Britain. I hope you continue to stay and continue to be really happy. You deserve this. Thank you for sharing and being so honest. Beautiful.
It has been a great journey - I've been watching from the beginning - and I am looking forward to many more years. Thank you for all your efforts.
Thank you so much!! ☺️
Lovely video :). It was a big, bold thing to do, I'm glad it's worked out for you. And thanks for inviting us along.
Thanks so much for watching!
Every video i watch now, seen all your videos or vlogs, im going to start a campaign lol.
Mr Naps, needs to get a ring on your finger, 7 years, whats he waiting
Lets make you a british girl.
Who agrees, with this wonderful girl and her content.
We need to keep her as a national treasure,
MR Naps, we are watching....and waiting
I love hearing about your experiences as a British person because it reminds me of all the great things that you often overlook in day to day life. Maybe that's why people enjoy being an expat because you see everything without all the baggage.
Cheers Oliver!!
I just moved to UK, i’m from Malaysia. watching your videos are really an eye opening. I feel positive & excited to experience everything in the future. Thank you, keep on making great contents 👏🏻
You have inspired me to start a video journal, just for me, thankyou x
You are so real… and a joy to watch. The experience of watching you widens our experience too. 💕
Just watching you now & the earlier pictures I think you look great with or without glasses, just thought I'd mention that!! Oh & welcome to this country & a very merry Xmas & New year to you.
Hi Alanna! You've aged? You're looking good girl!!!
Yes, I know the feeling of not belonging, having an identity crisis and trying to adjust when we emigrated to Tronno and returned all those years ago as a 9/10 year old. This was all in only 1 year! Didn't know if I was coming or going but what an experience to be had! (...and yes, I did start to have a Canadian accent like yours but lost it again :) )
Love having you here luv. Thanks for sharing your life with us, it’s been great viewing & fun.
Please stay with us & keep sharing👍👍
Our son lives in the South of England & his home doesn’t have a spare Bedroom, big houses are so expensive compared to here in Scotland. My wife & I usually get a cheap nearby hotel or AirBnB.
Love to your family & hope they enjoy the UK when over👍👍
Hugs & kisses Dick Puller❤️
I remember when I moved from Birmingham @ 29 to the south coast for the first six years I felt lost and couldn’t get used to it. I’ve been been here 20yrs and I still feel weird at times. I can totally appreciate all you’re feeling. Well done for sticking with it 👍
Thank you!!
25 years as an expat myself. The guilt will pass, eventually Love watching your videos
I'm quite a recent subscriber but you are a ray of sunshine. I love the honesty, the humour and the general vibe of the channel content pointing out how odd us British can be for someone new to the country. Great work on teaching us about ourselves and how we are to others who move here. All the very best wishes and hope that you continue to remind us that we are a tad odd. Right I need to to go out to find a queue to join and then get a cuppa.
Thank you so much!!
Congratulations on your 7 year anniversary Alanna!
Thank you so much!!
So glad you've stayed to amuse and entertain us Alana. Long may you continue!
Thank you!!
I'm glad you stuck it out and persevered to make it where you are. You are such a nice person, and I have enjoyed watching your posts for a long time now. You have 135k friends with you. Not many can say that !
Everyone slumps in the winter ,have your family and your Mum have a good time and be safe xx
At 13.16 was confirmation that you are settled, congratulations.
People who come to England and embrace our way of life will always be welcome. Hopefully you will be staying with us
Congratulations on your 7-yr anniversary there!
Thank you!! ☺️
Congratulations on your 7 year anniversary, Alanna! I've been watching your channel since the early days in one of your first houses and when you walked in that huge field of snow!
This was an amazing video. I discovered you about 2 weeks ago and have been binge watching your videos! I'm a british expat in Canada (something like my 4th or 5th year) and so much of this is relatable (the guilt, included). Immigration comes with a perpetual struggle and it usually one unseen and unknown to the people you see every day. Experiencing something of a seasonal affective disorder myself lately (I am done with Canadian winters at this point...) and your video gave me a smile.
Unrelated: I would like to hear you talk about the word "faff". Y'all do not have a word for it here but it is one I have clung to and am attempting to roll out. Thank you for your channel and your honesty in this video. 🙏😇
😂 You're so right about faff! Hope you're enjoying Canada!!! 🙏🏻 I do not miss the snow, not even a little bit lol
7 years bless you! x Merry Christmas x
Hey Alanna. Congrats on 7 years - Britain is all the better for having you in it. So much so, when my grandaughter asked me yesterday how much I liked her hair with a ponytail in it I found myself answering "six out of six my little ponies" so you are definately rubbing off on us. And a cuppa (Yorkshire of course) is much nicer with a sticky bun and an A&N video 😁
Happy anniversary! I swear a year goes past in about 5 months!
Moving to another country without the safety net of a well paid job to move to is an act of great courage in my view. I admire anyone who makes that decision. Always good to see the Yorkshire puddings. Your culinary zenith, that we know of.
It shows how resilient you are adapting to this country great going
Thank you! 🙏🏻
You’ve seen us at our worst and remained positive. Just like everyone who comes to live here, you enrich us culturally and contribute as part of our society in our shared home. Thank you for what you’ve given us
Thank you!! ☺️
It must have been difficult at first, but we are glad that you have stayed. Your videos are entertaining and certainly brighten my day.
Hiya Alanna, I hope you've enjoy your time in England, all the medival castles, architecture that sort of thing, were I live is a Georgian town Whitehaven was the third biggest port in Great Britain, behind Liverpool and London, keep up the good content, Alanna, this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England
Quite a few years ago i made a comment on one of your videos that you are not a foreigner, you are a Canadian, and Canadians are family, and i am pleased you feel at home now.
i really admire you for having the courage to get on with making things work.
Your stories and experiences reflect a new perspective. I enjoy listening to your point of view.
Congratulations on your 7 years anniversary !😀 I remember your first videos from 5 years ago (I've subscribed to your channel since video #4) and have enjoyed watching you make your transformation .😃 You have made this fun for those of us who watch your videos and we have learned right along with you !😀 England has another jewel to put in the crown since you arrived and stayed . 👑Thanks for the video Alanna !
Congratulations! How wonderful for you!
🥳 Thank you!!
A very honest evaluation thank you
Gosh! So you were only 13 when you came to the UK?😂 Seriously, I know I could never have done what you have. Your personal takes on being a “foreigner” are filled with heart and honesty. I’m looking forward to the next 7 years of A&N!
Bleurgh
Appreciate it pal, thank you!
@@AdventuresAndNaps You’re very welcome👍
Love the hair. Alanna. Congrats on 7 years.
Wonderful smile on a wonderful woman, all the best.
As one of your first (hundred-ish?) subscribers, glad your here 👍
Wow thank you so much!!
Belated congratulations on your 7 years, I moved from London to Liverpool 7 years ago
Alanna - I noticed that at 4:30 you had an itch - which of course is perfectly natural now that you've been here seven years! :-) Very happy for you having passed another milestone and thanks for all your fun vids over the years - time has passed so quickly!! xxx
EDIT: I had to add that you are probably in a minorty of one who thinks your early vids were horrible....they were far worse than that (sacrasm, being a Brit, you got that, right) :-) The truth is that they are constantly evolving and are actually getting better and better 🙂
Congrats on 7 years. I've watched your vids on and off over the years and have always come away with a smile. I love that you've embraced to word "Wonky". I live in a 400+ year old terraced cottage in Somerset, which my son has always called my "Wonky house"! All the best 🙂
Proud to have you here xx
You're a Britnadian. The first Britnadian ambassador. Happy Anniversary,by the way.