Backpacking in England or the United Kingdom?

• Rolling, bright green hills, scones, world-famous theater, hiking, lively pubs and a special history - as a backpacker you can easily experience a lot in England.
• Features: relatively pricey, good infrastructure and hostels, free museums, beautiful countryside and vibrant cities. 

Traveling in England?

• Traveling in England is like an adventure time travel: in no time you are from the bustling streets of London to medieval castles and charming villages, and along the way you can of course enjoy breathtaking landscapes and cozy pubs. 
• City spotting: London, Bath, York, Manchester, Liverpool. 
• Activity spotting: visit historical sites such as the Tower of London, Stonehenge and the Roman Baths in Bath, go hiking and biking in the Cotswolds and the Lake District, take a castle tour, experience a pub night with other travelers, enjoy world-famous theater and music performances, visit the many museums (some of which are free!) and end your day with the popular afternoon tea. 
• Nature spotting: Lake District (lakes, hills, walking trails), Peak District (rocky landscapes, hiking), South Downs National Park (scenic views), New Forest (forests, woods, forests), Cornwall (dramatic coastlines and beautiful beaches), the Cotswolds (hilly countryside and cute villages), Isle of Wight (beautiful beaches and walking trails). 
• Animal spotting: red squirrels, badgers, foxes, red deer, seals, otters, osprey, puffins. 

Studying in England?

• Education in England: with many of the most famous universities in the world and a very high quality of education, England is a perfect country to study, provided you can afford it......  
• Language: English
• Studies: everything is possible! 
• Study cities: London, Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Sheffield, Nottingham etc. 
• Study culture: a culture of high academic standards, rigorous evaluations combined with a lot of independence and critical thinking. Most institutions have a strong focus on research and innovation and there is a lot of "colleges" where students are split into specific communities with their own facilities. Furthermore, student life is very social with fun extracurricular activities and a lot of cultural diversity.  
• Language learning: you are expected to be able to speak English, but there is also a lot of support available through universities, language support centers, intensive language courses and language partners. 

Internship in England?

• Internships: the English language makes it easy to do an internship in England. Furthermore, a wide variety of internships are available.  
• Internship cities: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Liverpool. 
• Characteristics: strong competition, well structured, many options, good networking opportunities.
• Competencies: professional use of English, good development of subject-specific skills, networking, adaptability and cultural sensitivity. 

Volunteer in England?

• As a volunteer you can go to organic farms, community support such as homeless support, work at camps, nature projects and in the tourism sector. 
• Animals/nature projects: especially part-time volunteering at nature reserves and National Trusts, animal shelters and research projects. 
• Characteristics: mostly options for part-time volunteering through organizations or work for board and lodging with individuals. 

Work in England?

• Jobs: there are an awful lot of job opportunities in England. Popular sectors for foreigners include healthcare (in high demand!), education, technology and IT, hospitality, finance, construction and engineering. 
• Work culture: the atmosphere is often quite formal and professional, with punctuality being essential. Work-life balance is a bit in between that of America and the EU, with an increasing focus on a good work-life balance. Communication is often direct and clear and cooperation and social participation is important. Last but not least, employers often invest in development of their employees, which therefore offers fine opportunities! 
• Features: you do not have to learn a total foreign language, there are many good opportunities and it is good for your CV and professional growth. 

Working as a digital nomad in England?

• England is a popular destination for digital nomads with many business opportunities, networking opportunities and a large expat community. 
• Favorite cities: London, Liverpool, Nottingham, Leeds, Birmingham, Oxford. 
• Characteristics: relatively expensive, good infrastructure and opportunities, culturally super much to experience, nature everywhere close by, English language. The cost and infrastructure can be very different between living in the country or in the cities, though. 

Living in England?

• In England, you will enjoy historic charm at the same time as modern conveniences. The experience varies greatly by region, but scones, beer and pubs can of course be found everywhere! 
• Language: English, with sometimes strong regional accents and dialects.  
• Quality of life: England has a high quality of life with good amenities, good food, lots to do. The cost of living in cities like London is high though.
• Culture: English culture values politeness, traditional customs and a strong emphasis on personal space and privacy. But with a few pints on, things get a lot cozier! 
• Characteristics: sometimes a bit impersonal, but still lots of conviviality and lots to do, salaries can be high, but so can work pressure and costs. You can choose to live in the countryside or in crowded cities, both options are very different. 
• Health care: health care is provided by the NHS, which provides universal coverage for medical care and treatment. The quality of care is excellent, but there are often long waiting times for certain treatments. Be sure to arrange your own (international) health insurance.

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