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They warned us about America. But after almost three years of living here, how much of what we were told turned out to be true?
In this personal Q&A, Daniel and Nikita open up about their journey from South Africa to the USA, the unexpected realities of American life, and the experiences that changed their perspective.
👉 But there's much more to our story than simply moving countries. We also answer some of your biggest questions:
- Why did we leave South Africa, and how did we end up living in California?
- What was the process of immigrating to the USA from South Africa really like?
- What is life like in America after almost three years, and did it live up to our expectations?
- What surprised us most about American culture, and what do Americans take for granted?
- How does life in America vs South Africa compare when it comes to safety, schools, cost of living, and everyday opportunities?
- What have we learned from South Africans we know who came to America through the refugee program?
- What have we discovered while traveling across America, and which states have impressed us the most?
- How has moving to America affected our faith, family relationships, and experiences with Christian communities?
- Is moving to America worth it, and would we ever consider returning to South Africa?
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👉 Chapters:
0:00 Almost 3 Years in America: Our Q&A
0:59 How We Moved from South Africa to California
4:59 Our First Impressions and American Culture Shocks
9:22 What Surprised Us About American Culture?
12:53 Cost of Living in America vs South Africa
13:50 Exploring America: Our Travels Across the USA
22:16 Where Else Would We Live in America?
25:21 American Food vs South African Food
29:03 American Schools and Unexpected Opportunities
35:19 Technology and Community Life in America
39:46 The South African Refugee Program: What We've Seen
49:10 Should South Africans Consider Leaving?
52:41 Questions About Opportunities and BEE in South Africa
56:04 Texas, Barbecue, and American Country Life
1:01:26 How Has Moving to America Affected Our Faith?
1:03:33 The Unexpected Challenges of Adjusting to America
1:10:08 Marriage, Family, and Following God's Guidance
1:13:10 Would We Ever Move Back to South Africa?
1:15:46 What Are Churches and Christians Like in America?
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👍 Have you moved to another country, or are you considering moving to America? Share your experiences and questions in the comments! We would love to hear from you.