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Author:  bozman52 [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 6:19 am ]
Post subject:  Moving from the US to the UK to attend Cambridge
I just wanted to share some big news in my life- I've been accepted into the MBA program at the University of Cambridge! This is something I've wanted to do for a few years now and I couldn't be happier that Cambridge decided I'm a good fit for their program. I currently work in biotech and would like to stay in this field post-MBA, and as Cambridge is one of the biggest the technology hubs in Europe, it seemed like a perfect match. Post-MBA I'd like to work for a VC company.

In any case, this post wasn't entirely about my vanity, but was more about getting some input from anyone on the forum who has attended Cambridge. Any ideas on which colleges are the best? Some don't accept MBA's (like King's College), but most are open to me. Also, I have two children (ages 14 and 10) that will need to be put into school, so if someone could comment on public vs private, I'd appreciate it.

If anyone has general opinions on how to make a move like this easier, please do share. I've never moved this far in my life and am a little overwhelmed by the idea. I did spend some time in Cambridge earlier this week and absolutely fell in love with the place. I visited Oxford as well, but liked Cambridge significantly more . . . thankfully.

-Craig
Author:  jnelson3097 [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moving from the US to the UK to attend Cambridge
I can't offer suggestions Craig, but I can offer a big congratulations. Good luck with the move.
Author:  roman4405 [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:05 am ]
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I have no idea but congrats. That's friggin awesome.
Author:  bozman52 [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moving from the US to the UK to attend Cambridge
Thanks, fellas. I appreciate the kind words.
Author:  br549 [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moving from the US to the UK to attend Cambridge
bozman52 wrote:
In any case, this post wasn't entirely about my vanity

Vanity shmanity! I don't believe they accept just anyone there. Big time congratulations!


Edited for typo
Author:  mfserge [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moving from the US to the UK to attend Cambridge
Congrats, that quite an accomplishment. I heard it's expensive out there, you may need to sell that Navi B01 :twisted: Best of luck to you!
Author:  bozman52 [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moving from the US to the UK to attend Cambridge
br549 wrote:
bozman52 wrote:
In any case, this post wasn't entirely about my vanity

Vanity shmanity! I don't believe that accept just anyone there. Big time congratulations!

I will say that on the resume I provided to the school, I put "horology" as one of my hobbies. I'm sure that's what sealed the deal :)
Author:  bozman52 [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moving from the US to the UK to attend Cambridge
mfserge wrote:
Congrats, that quite an accomplishment. I heard it's expensive out there, you may need to sell that Navi B01 :twisted: Best of luck to you!

My fiance and I spent some time in both Cambridge and London this past week and we were absolutely appalled at how expensive everything was. All of the prices were the same numerical value as in the US, but naturally, the prices were in GBPs, which made everything 60% more money than the US. I don't know how people survive over there! Come to think of it, I'm not sure how I will . . .
Author:  Alinfrance [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:29 am ]
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Wait until you have to fill the car up in UK that is a real eye opener,good luck with your move
Author:  bozman52 [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:33 am ]
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Alinfrance wrote:
Wait until you have to fill the car up in UK that is a real eye opener,good luck with your move

We did that too :cry: . It cost me nearly $70 USD for 8 gallons of gas. Absolutely unreal. Thankfully I won't need a car in Cambridge.
Author:  Roffensian [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moving from the US to the UK to attend Cambridge
Congratulations indeed, that's a real achievement

Don't know much about Cambridge (I wasn't that smart :cry: ) but have some experience with international moves - albeit back in 97.

This might sound strange, but if you are planning to take wooden furniture the biggest thing to remember with Europe vs. North America is the climate. North America has a largely continental climate that tends to be dryer than the maritime climate of Europe so wooden furniture can swell and warp when you go East - talk to an expert and they can ensure that it's sealed well enough.

For shipping other stuff, items that you don't need immediately can be shipped as part of an LTL container load (i.e. a share of a shipping container) and save you a fortune. The only problem that we had was that they calculate costs by volume rather than weight, and don't always give credit for air (i.e. tables can be expensive because the dimensions are big albeit that most of it is empty space).

There were a bunch of helpful online tools when we came across that would compare living costs in different parts of the world in 'real' terms - how long you would have to work to earn enough money to buy x items for example - it's usually based around a weekly grocery. That might not be directly relevant as a student, but will give you some idea of the costs and how much you could offset that by working part time or if your wife is going to be working.

Hope that helps!
Author:  bozman52 [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moving from the US to the UK to attend Cambridge
Roff,

This info is helpful. I've worked in supply chain for the past 5 years, so I am more familiar than I care to be with shipping. I was planning on shipping a bunch of stuff via an LTL container, so hearing this from you helps me to confirm this is the right choice. I'm going to try and find a furnished house to hopefully avoid shipping furniture. Thanks for the online tool calculator idea. I'll google around and see what I can drum up.

-Craig
Author:  Iantheklutz [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:05 pm ]
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Hey! Congrats! That's certainly something to be proud of. I don't have any specific advice but good luck!
Author:  Sharkmouth [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Moving from the US to the UK to attend Cambridge
Congrats Craig and I hope you enjoy your time in dear old Blighty! :D

Can't give you any advise about removals but I'd like to offer a few words about how to enjoy your time here.

"Two countries divided by a common language" as Shaw said. And it's true! Our chips are not the same as your chips etc and be careful with words like fag and fanny! Even within Britain, there are significant differences between areas. Here's a guide to English as spoken in my home town of Manchester. http://www.f4buz.com/mancspeak.html If you used most of the words in this list, no one in Cambridge would have a clue what you were saying! :lol: Drop me a line if you're ever venturing "oop north" and I'll be happy to show you around.

Topics of conversation to break the ice...
1. The weather: yea, we're obsessed with it and always complaining - too hot/cold/wet/dry.
2. Football (soccer, not NFL): Pick a team to support and join in the banter between fans of opposing teams.
3. Everything is expensive: Petrol (gas) is a favourite but virtually anything will do

Other pointers
1. We like warm beer (drink "extra cold" lager if you pine for beer like back home)
2. We appreciate irony
3, We are self deprecatory (had to look up how to spell that!)

Enjoy your time over here!
Author:  F14D_Tomcat [ Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moving from the US to the UK to attend Cambridge
Congrats Craig, you must be proud of yourself, quite an accomplishment there.

Nothing more I can add on moving that hasn't been said already though.
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