Emigrating to America

[scrub]

As you can see I'm from Ireland but I've been to America a few times on holiday and was thinking of emigrating some day. Do any Americans recommend it? What are the pros and cons of LIVING in the country?

[Ruff Ryder]

No. Stay away.

[Silas]

You get better colleges and universities, but I'd say highschool in Ireland is probably the same if not better. Sports, at least the big ones in America, are also more competitive here. I'd finish High School for sure first, and then go to a University in American then decide if you want to live there.

[Doobie]

Sure college and universities are better, but they are probably alot more expensive. Living here is hell if you don't know how to live here. I'm talking about the New York area though. Everything is fast paced and well, I don't know how someone immigrating here is going to fare with it. Best of luck with your dreams.

[CERVANTES]

As you can see I'm from Ireland but I've been to America a few times on holiday and was thinking of emigrating some day. Do any Americans recommend it? What are the pros and cons of LIVING in the country?

I have the same plan, but I will finish my grade on engineering and then I'll go there. Maybe I can spend my last two years of college there in a transfer.

[hammertime23]

Yea I live in New York. If you aren't used to a lot of people and criticism, you should stay away, unless you wouldn't mind adapting. You should also be very into politics because the news is always about war and weird shit here. The pros are a lot more cultural diversity. Better athletics, and education as stated. There is a lot of crime at least in New York, and a lot of people either love you or they hate you.

[CERVANTES]

Thanks for being honest, hammertime
I was pretty afraid about crime there, but I'm not worried anymore, I've been in harder moments...

[scrub]

Yea crime is everywhere. The only real change I can see is the political side but I'm sure that won't really matter because I'm not particurlarly interested in it and the sense of humour. People's sense of humour in Ireland is different from people's in america and I would hate to leave that behind in Ireland because it is a part of my culture.

[hammertime23]

Well you guys seem cool enough to make a proper adaption to America. Well done .

[Joe']

I would like to move to the US too...My English teacher said I could get a schoolarship or something since I am one of the best English speakers of my age in my country. I don't think that's true though, lots of people at my age were better English speakers than me and they didn't get a schoolarship.
Anyways, I would like to get some info about the American Passport stuff, I heard that if you don't have one, you cannot live in the States (legally), is that true?
BTW, weejontee, I see you put Ireland as location...but isn't Belfast in Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom?

[Dro]

Two of my mom's cousins came from Iran to go to college here at ASU (Arizona State University). Both of them have been pretty successful so far...one of them is now at Cal-Berkeley. Plus, I'm assuming it's harder to adapt from Iran to US than Ireland to US (though I'm not an expert on Ireland, so I may be wrong).

My suggestion would be to stay away from the big cities (AKA New York). You can go to a much less congested, but still very good school at places like the University of Arizona which is located in Tucson, Arizona. Tucson is a pretty good sized city...has everything you need to live and more, and it's not crowded. I have quite a few friends down there.

You could get by in a big city like New York or LA, but it might be better to start off in a smaller city so you can adapt to the lifestyle.

Both of my parents are immigrants, and we all turned out fine. G'Luck!

[Silas]

If you're going to move to a big city, or a big urban area, I guess life can be harder and more up front, but if you're planning on moving to a more rural area or a small town, or anywhere that is like San Fran north on the west coast, people are pretty nice and are usually accepting so the community life shouldnt be any problem at all. You'll probably hate all the gas guzzlers though... lol. No energy conservation here!

[rabbitx]

It wouldnt be as hard for you as it is for others, bcuz many other people are made fun of and have racial slurs thrown at them. I am sad to say, that Americans are like that... As long as you keep your head high, and hang out with the right people ur cool...

[Axel]

The crime isn't bad in all places. New York is the worst example to use when talking about America. Its one unique place, there's nowhere else in the entire country like it.

If you dont mind putting up with the legal hassle of becoming a naturalized citizen, I'd say go ahead with it... you could always move back if you don't like it I suppose....

[benji]

You could also illegally immigrate and get all of the perks without any of the consequences.

Pros: Nearly everything. It's number one for a reason.
Cons: KevC.

Actually, there aren't any other cons that you couldn't find worse elsewhere.

[Matt]

I'd rather go to Canada...and will do so in the future. Vancouver!!! go the grizzlies.

[Silas]

yeah... if only they hadnt left town

[scrub]

I would like to move to the US too...My English teacher said I could get a schoolarship or something since I am one of the best English speakers of my age in my country. I don't think that's true though, lots of people at my age were better English speakers than me and they didn't get a schoolarship.
Anyways, I would like to get some info about the American Passport stuff, I heard that if you don't have one, you cannot live in the States (legally), is that true?
BTW, weejontee, I see you put Ireland as location...but isn't Belfast in Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom?

I rather think myself from Ireland because I believe in a united Ireland and I don't believe in Ireland being in any way whatsoever being a part of the UK. Its part of the politics over here. Its fucked up. Its how you are brought up depending on what religion you are. If you are a Catholic you tend to think you are Irish but if you are a Protestant you tend to think you are British. I've got an Irish passport anwyay not a British one.

[Cloudy]

They say it's better to finish HS in USA, because the grades are easier to obtain in the USA then Asian/European countries... So with better grades you can enter a better U.

[[Q]]

That's true to an extent... most of you guys responding are from ubran areas which is a little different from what I'm used to in a suburban area where crime is the last thing you worry about. I can leave the house and I don't have to lock my door/car etc. so it really all depends on where you go in the country.

also, you really don't have to give up everything that you are right now to come over and have a steady life here. I work with a guy from Austria (and who's still an Austrian citizen) and he seems to have adapted well.
The process of moving here will cost a lot of money, but once you get settled, you won't have that much trouble. If you decide to come over while you're in school,
I would comeover during HS so you can prepare for college life financially.

[cyanide]

Go to Canada. The standard of living is great, the level of education is high, and universities are very good (and cheaper!)

[Indy]

Go to Canada. The standard of living is great, the level of education is high, and universities are very good (and cheaper!)

If I lived in Canada I could go to college for free, since I am a 7th generation metis.

[j.23]

Go to Canada. The standard of living is great, the level of education is high, and universities are very good (and cheaper!)

If I lived in Canada I could go to college for free, since I am a 7th generation metis.

not only that, you don't have to pay taxes.

I'd rather go to Canada...and will do so in the future. Vancouver!!! go the grizzlies.

[J@3]

Can I be a metis?

[hipn]

As you can see I'm from Ireland but I've been to America a few times on holiday and was thinking of emigrating some day. Do any Americans recommend it? What are the pros and cons of LIVING in the country?

Canada welcomes you... I think.