Moving to Europe from the USA can be an exciting experience, but you have to take somethings into consideration. You are still a citizen of the United States. Europe is not one big country like the United States. The laws are different from the US no matter which country you decide to move to. Also, you will be far away from family. Finally, you may not have the same conveniences that you have in the US.
Every year thousands of American citizens visit countries all over Europe. They take in the beautiful scenery and are sweep off of their feet. Many get the itch to move to Europe. Some decide to make that journey. I assume, if you are reading this, that you are at least thinking of moving to Europe from the USA.
One thing you have to remember, if you are from the United States, is you are still a citizen of the US unless you obtain citizenship in the new country you are moving to and relinquish you US citizenship. This means you have to abide by the laws of the country you are living in, as well as, by the laws of the United States of America. If you do anything that is illegal in the US, even if it is legal in the country you are moving to, you could be charged in the United States.
In the United States we have a set of laws that guide our nation. As part of the federal law, states are give all of the rights that are not reserved by the federal government. Europe is different. They have unified in some ways, but each country is different. You have to learn the laws and customs of the particular country you move to.
Being far away from home is probably the hardest thing to deal with. Unless you know a lot of people in your new country, it can be a little lonely at times. But, if you make an effort to get out and meet people you should do fine. Most European countries are friendly toward Americans, as long as you don’t act obnoxious.
We are all use to having Walmart, Target, and other conveniences close by. In some parts of Europe you will not find these kinds of conveniences so close. If you are from the country, this may not seem like anything. But if you are from the city, it could take some adjusting.
Moving to Europe can be fun. Just be sure you research everything before you go. Be ready to learn some new things and make new friends. You will do fine.