Living In London: How One American Made It Work
Expat Focus26 Elo 2025

Living In London: How One American Made It Work

Jordan Giberson joins the Expat Focus Podcast to share her journey from Austin, Texas to London, and the lessons she's learned along the way. From turning down a safe job offer at home to pursuing her dream of living in the UK, Jordan talks about navigating visas, surviving lockdown as a new arrival, and adapting to British culture.

She opens up about the challenges of residency rules, what Americans should know about healthcare in the UK, and how her perspective has shifted after nearly six years abroad. Jordan also reflects on cultural quirks, why she feels more at home in London now, and what she loves most about her expat life.

If you're an American considering a move to the UK — or simply curious about life on the other side of the pond — this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

#ExpatLife #MovingToTheUK #AmericansAbroad #BritishCulture #UKVisas #HealthcareUK

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00:00 Introduction

00:30 Jordan's Journey to the UK

03:38 Settling in During the Pandemic

07:16 Visa Challenges and Advice

14:28 Cultural Differences and Adaptation

20:15 Returning to Texas During COVID

21:31 Healthcare Differences: USA vs UK

24:33 Visa and Residency in the UK

28:44 Considering Other European Countries

31:36 Adapting to British Culture

36:24 Benefits of Living Abroad

38:14 Where to Find More Information

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