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PrintableChocolateInvasion said: minneapolisgenius said: ChocolateInvasion said: I've only lived in Holland, but I want to give you some reasons why you want and don't want to live there:
Want: - It's clean. I've seen a lot of countries during holidays and it always makes me aware of how clean it is here. - everything you want is here. Holland is a rich country, so luxury is a big here, because we can afford it. - Nature is beautiful. There are no big woods or something like that, but I find that Holland has a great country-side. - There are a few things certain: It will rain, you will end up in traffic jam. - We have candy called 'drop'. - Soft-drugs are legal. Don't want: - There are a few things certain: It will rain, you will end up in traffic jam. - In summer, people will speak to you in german if you're in a 10 km radius of the beach. - Especially in cities, dutch people aren't the most friendly persons. - Most people drive an Opel Astra or Ford Focus I agree with you on most of your points except one: I do not think that Holland is clean at all! In fact, I've never seen so much trash and poop anywhere! But everything else you mentioned is true.  Oh wait! Drop?!  I really do think it's a clean little country. There isn't too much trash on the streets. I hardly ever see dog-poop. And not just the visible cleanness, also the less visible ones like not being allowed to smoke in a lot of public places. I really like that.  You hardly ever see trash and poop!? But wait, do you drive everywhere? Because I walk, bike, and take public transport (I don't drive) so I notice things because I'm going at a much slower pace. In fact, I was just taking a walk today, and I just wanted to get one of those pointy-stick things that pick up trash, and just go to work. Maybe I will someday. I always notice things like that, and I notice it getting worse. But that could also be because it's still winter and people aren't outside as much, and don't want to be cleaning up their neighborhoods in the cold."I saw a woman with major Hammer pants on the subway a few weeks ago and totally thought of you." - sextonseven | |
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Whenever I get done with my education, I'm blowing this country. There are better places out there, and I must see them, and experience them. Alex is partial to the estados unidos, but says he'd leave. Insert shovel jokes here.  -------
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Moonbeam said: However, I seriously considered applying for a Fulbright Scholarship in Chile after graduation. I don't have any qualms about moving out of the country. Australia sounds awfully nice...  Hey Moonbeam is coming to Australia. Me, bkw and MrBliss can take you out on the town and show you our favorite spots. We'll promise Diva that we won't hurt you though.   | |
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althom said: Moonbeam said: However, I seriously considered applying for a Fulbright Scholarship in Chile after graduation. I don't have any qualms about moving out of the country. Australia sounds awfully nice... Hey Moonbeam is coming to Australia. Me, bkw and MrBliss can take you out on the town and show you our favorite spots. We'll promise Diva that we won't hurt you though. Don't do it, Moonbeam!!! althom is a lush, and is not to be trusted!!!  | |
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I live in Australia.
I once lived in the US for 8 months and I have visited there 8 times. America has some great things about it, and Canada is nice, too (Canadians are quite similar to Aussies) but I like it better here, overall. Does that answer your question? | |
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LaVisHh said: althom said: Moonbeam said: However, I seriously considered applying for a Fulbright Scholarship in Chile after graduation. I don't have any qualms about moving out of the country. Australia sounds awfully nice... Hey Moonbeam is coming to Australia. Me, bkw and MrBliss can take you out on the town and show you our favorite spots. We'll promise Diva that we won't hurt you though. Don't do it, Moonbeam!!! althom is a lush, and is not to be trusted!!! WHAT! ME! | |
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mrdespues said: I live in Australia.
I once lived in the US for 8 months and I have visited there 8 times. America has some great things about it, and Canada is nice, too (Canadians are quite similar to Aussies) but I like it better here, overall. Does that answer your question? Sorta.  | |
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LaVisHh said: mrdespues said: I live in Australia.
I once lived in the US for 8 months and I have visited there 8 times. America has some great things about it, and Canada is nice, too (Canadians are quite similar to Aussies) but I like it better here, overall. Does that answer your question? Sorta. Well Australia came first in an official poll of "happiest nations" a little while ago. We are generally a friendly, honest people. It's clean here, too...everything you could want is here. Good weather, beaches, living conditions. And it's not anything like "Mad Max" except out in the desert, which is hundreds to thousands of kilometres away from where most people live. It's the second most multicultural nation per capita after the US, and we have quite an egalitarian attitude here...there aren't really any racial ghettos or crime problems that pop up in other nations...crime is minimal in comparison. It is one of the world's "safe havens", quite removed from the troubles of the world in many ways. My girlfriend, an American, loves it here and she'd like to move here, the only problem is her family lives so far away. I like to go on about about my country, don't I? | |
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mrdespues said: LaVisHh said: mrdespues said: I live in Australia.
I once lived in the US for 8 months and I have visited there 8 times. America has some great things about it, and Canada is nice, too (Canadians are quite similar to Aussies) but I like it better here, overall. Does that answer your question? Sorta. Well Australia came first in an official poll of "happiest nations" a little while ago. We are generally a friendly, honest people. It's clean here, too...everything you could want is here. Good weather, beaches, living conditions. And it's not anything like "Mad Max" except out in the desert, which is hundreds to thousands of kilometres away from where most people live. It's the second most multicultural nation per capita after the US, and we have quite an egalitarian attitude here...there aren't really any racial ghettos or crime problems that pop up in other nations...crime is minimal in comparison. It is one of the world's "safe havens", quite removed from the troubles of the world in many ways. My girlfriend, an American, loves it here and she'd like to move here, the only problem is her family lives so far away. I like to go on about about my country, don't I? No...this information is very good. My sister visited New South Wales a looong time ago, and she loved Australia. I like long explanations, as they explain the most. | |
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LaVisHh said: mrdespues said: LaVisHh said: mrdespues said: I live in Australia.
I once lived in the US for 8 months and I have visited there 8 times. America has some great things about it, and Canada is nice, too (Canadians are quite similar to Aussies) but I like it better here, overall. Does that answer your question? Sorta. Well Australia came first in an official poll of "happiest nations" a little while ago. We are generally a friendly, honest people. It's clean here, too...everything you could want is here. Good weather, beaches, living conditions. And it's not anything like "Mad Max" except out in the desert, which is hundreds to thousands of kilometres away from where most people live. It's the second most multicultural nation per capita after the US, and we have quite an egalitarian attitude here...there aren't really any racial ghettos or crime problems that pop up in other nations...crime is minimal in comparison. It is one of the world's "safe havens", quite removed from the troubles of the world in many ways. My girlfriend, an American, loves it here and she'd like to move here, the only problem is her family lives so far away. I like to go on about about my country, don't I? No...this information is very good. My sister visited New South Wales a looong time ago, and she loved Australia. I like long explanations, as they explain the most. cool.  | |
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AUSTRALIA
i know a few people from the states that have moved out there and loved it. Much more laid back and politically progressive. It is BEAUTIFUL and dont forget the accent | |
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yeah, australia is great! it's easy to forget how lucky we are, sometimes.
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mrdespues said: yeah, australia is great! it's easy to forget how lucky we are, sometimes.
. [This message was edited Thu Feb 20 16:02:28 PST 2003 by mrdespues] My ear really itches... Anyway, I was going to study abroad in Australia over the summer, until I found out the YFU program to Australia licked monkey nuts...17 days for $5k? I think not.  -------
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Yeah Australia
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BattierBeMyDaddy said: My ear really itches... Anyway, I was going to study abroad in Australia over the summer, until I found out the YFU program to Australia licked monkey nuts...17 days for $5k? I think not. You could have stayed at bkw's house and mine, over the summer. | |
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BattierBeMyDaddy said: mrdespues said: yeah, australia is great! it's easy to forget how lucky we are, sometimes.
. [This message was edited Thu Feb 20 16:02:28 PST 2003 by mrdespues] My ear really itches... Anyway, I was going to study abroad in Australia over the summer, until I found out the YFU program to Australia licked monkey nuts...17 days for $5k? I think not. my girlie is beginning her study abroad program here in sydney in a few weeks (she arrives here next weekend)...yes it is VERY expensive, but it's worth it for us so we can study in the same country for a year and be together, etc... | |
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mrdespues said: my girlie is beginning her study abroad program here in sydney in a few weeks (she arrives here next weekend)...yes it is VERY expensive, but it's worth it for us so we can study in the same country for a year and be together, etc...
Isn't that sweet! I've opted instead to wait until next year, and try to get into a semester program in Ecuador. -------
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BattierBeMyDaddy said: mrdespues said: my girlie is beginning her study abroad program here in sydney in a few weeks (she arrives here next weekend)...yes it is VERY expensive, but it's worth it for us so we can study in the same country for a year and be together, etc...
Isn't that sweet! I've opted instead to wait until next year, and try to get into a semester program in Ecuador. It is VERY sweet. Why Ecuador? Or am I gullible as all fuck?
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mrdespues said: BattierBeMyDaddy said: mrdespues said: my girlie is beginning her study abroad program here in sydney in a few weeks (she arrives here next weekend)...yes it is VERY expensive, but it's worth it for us so we can study in the same country for a year and be together, etc...
Isn't that sweet! I've opted instead to wait until next year, and try to get into a semester program in Ecuador. It is VERY sweet. Why Ecuador? Or am I gullible as all fuck?
. [This message was edited Thu Feb 20 16:13:55 PST 2003 by mrdespues] 1. I speak Spanish..well, at the low apprentice level.
2. The things I can do while I'm there include an 8 day journey at the Galapagos Islands. 3. I could take a 3 day journey into the rainforest. 4. I'd be staying in Quito... 5. The cultural aspects are beneficial...The places I could go... 6. It's cheap for the amount of things I could do. -------
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BattierBeMyDaddy said: mrdespues said: BattierBeMyDaddy said: mrdespues said: my girlie is beginning her study abroad program here in sydney in a few weeks (she arrives here next weekend)...yes it is VERY expensive, but it's worth it for us so we can study in the same country for a year and be together, etc...
Isn't that sweet! I've opted instead to wait until next year, and try to get into a semester program in Ecuador. It is VERY sweet. Why Ecuador? Or am I gullible as all fuck?
. [This message was edited Thu Feb 20 16:13:55 PST 2003 by mrdespues] 1. I speak Spanish..well, at the low apprentice level.
2. The things I can do while I'm there include an 8 day journey at the Galapagos Islands. 3. I could take a 3 day journey into the rainforest. 4. I'd be staying in Quito... 5. The cultural aspects are beneficial...The places I could go... 6. It's cheap for the amount of things I could do. cool! sounds excellent! i am all for travel and new cultural experiences, especially for americans...heheh | |
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mrdespues said: BattierBeMyDaddy said: mrdespues said: BattierBeMyDaddy said: mrdespues said: my girlie is beginning her study abroad program here in sydney in a few weeks (she arrives here next weekend)...yes it is VERY expensive, but it's worth it for us so we can study in the same country for a year and be together, etc...
Isn't that sweet! I've opted instead to wait until next year, and try to get into a semester program in Ecuador. It is VERY sweet. Why Ecuador? Or am I gullible as all fuck?
. [This message was edited Thu Feb 20 16:13:55 PST 2003 by mrdespues] 1. I speak Spanish..well, at the low apprentice level.
2. The things I can do while I'm there include an 8 day journey at the Galapagos Islands. 3. I could take a 3 day journey into the rainforest. 4. I'd be staying in Quito... 5. The cultural aspects are beneficial...The places I could go... 6. It's cheap for the amount of things I could do. cool! sounds excellent! i am all for travel and new cultural experiences, especially for americans...heheh Heh heh. So am I, Aussie. So am I. -------
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BattierBeMyDaddy said: mrdespues said: BattierBeMyDaddy said: mrdespues said: BattierBeMyDaddy said: mrdespues said: my girlie is beginning her study abroad program here in sydney in a few weeks (she arrives here next weekend)...yes it is VERY expensive, but it's worth it for us so we can study in the same country for a year and be together, etc...
Isn't that sweet! I've opted instead to wait until next year, and try to get into a semester program in Ecuador. It is VERY sweet. Why Ecuador? Or am I gullible as all fuck?
. [This message was edited Thu Feb 20 16:13:55 PST 2003 by mrdespues] 1. I speak Spanish..well, at the low apprentice level.
2. The things I can do while I'm there include an 8 day journey at the Galapagos Islands. 3. I could take a 3 day journey into the rainforest. 4. I'd be staying in Quito... 5. The cultural aspects are beneficial...The places I could go... 6. It's cheap for the amount of things I could do. cool! sounds excellent! i am all for travel and new cultural experiences, especially for americans...heheh Heh heh. So am I, Aussie. So am I. Have been waiting for you to come around. | |
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althom said: Moonbeam said: However, I seriously considered applying for a Fulbright Scholarship in Chile after graduation. I don't have any qualms about moving out of the country. Australia sounds awfully nice... Hey Moonbeam is coming to Australia. Me, bkw and MrBliss can take you out on the town and show you our favorite spots. We'll promise Diva that we won't hurt you though. he heh we promise! When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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althom said: BattierBeMyDaddy said: My ear really itches... Anyway, I was going to study abroad in Australia over the summer, until I found out the YFU program to Australia licked monkey nuts...17 days for $5k? I think not. You could have stayed at bkw's house and mine, over the summer. 
althom, how do we break this to our better halves? When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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If my children were older i would give it serious thought. | |
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LaVisHh said: 'Moving Away From The United States'
I thought about moving to the UK or Australia during the late 90's and upon visiting both of those countrys. I realized there was no place like the USA. The vibe even the way they display street signs and paint the roads. I really enjoyed all whom I met in the UK and Australia and are very nice people, but when you're in another country they know where you are from and not just by the sound of your voice, but by your actions. If you are a US citizen you represent the USA no matter what country you are visiting, or move to. It comes with you.  | |
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SuperC said: If my children were older i would give it serious thought.
I hear you SuperC. But the U.S. educational system is seriously flawed. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to live and at live. .
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LaVisHh said: ian said: BTW I'm from Ireland, and I'm currently living in Scotland. I'd recommend both places, they're great places to live in. Of course, I'd imagine it's a bit awkward for Americans to get work visas for some countries, I'm not sure what's involved there. Anyway I recommend Europe
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bkw said: althom said: Moonbeam said: However, I seriously considered applying for a Fulbright Scholarship in Chile after graduation. I don't have any qualms about moving out of the country. Australia sounds awfully nice... Hey Moonbeam is coming to Australia. Me, bkw and MrBliss can take you out on the town and show you our favorite spots. We'll promise Diva that we won't hurt you though. he heh we promise! Oh boy... Sounds like trouble --ยปYou're my favourite moment, you're my Saturday... | |
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