I Left America to Live & Study in London! | Q&A

[@SherwoodAnderson]

I must say, I don't know you but Im so proud of you Paige. If I could go back in time and do things differently I would in a heartbeat. I got trapped into thinking I needed the "American Dream" (spouse, house, 2.5 kids, and a car) even though I knew in my heart that I never really craved those things (only what they represented). Here I am at 45 years old, 2/3 of the way to Masters degree but really feeling frustrated that I didn't dream bigger (for me). I'm not putting anybody's decision down only talking about me and what would have worked for me had I had your perspective when I was 26! All the best to you!

[@lakesiaromero8449]

SherwoodAnderson I totally feel you, but 45 isn’t 95! It’s not too late, heck I wanna travel abroad myself, I’m 42 and a grandmother but I’m gonna travel soon!

[@redsquirrel1086]

I have never met an American who doesn't love London. It seems to suit their temperament.

[@metheajam]

I recently left my career as a lawyer after 10 years to start a Masters programme in Germany. I too wanted to make a change and do something unexpected and see what comes. It's been three months and I'm still adjusting. Still can't speak German. That's been the hardest part of getting settled. I found your channel a couple weeks ago and you're such an inspiration. Thanks and all the best!

[@PaigeMariah]

wow, so happy for you!! I know adjusting will take some time but you've got this. thank you for watching!

[@lipkinasl]

I'm a British guy living in London, I love hearing how new arrivals from abroad settle in to my city. Keep the vlogs coming.

[@kinzmw]

I am really vibing with this channel

[@PaigeMariah]

yayyy thanks!

[@emafisher423]

Literally same. I’m binge watching 🥳

[@chloeshelton4966]

ME TOO ITS SO HELPFUL

[@edisg]

Regarding your European travel plans, you should definitely look into an Interrail pass which allows you to travel across nearly all European train services. It makes for a really fun trip where you can learn so much about places you didn't even know existed; I'd recommend it wholeheartedly!

[@deniceworks6328]

Girl the UK agrees with you because you are so calm and collected. Me, I would have been all over the place stressing:-) Can't wait for the room tour and more workout videos.

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks so much Denice!!

[@Murderliesandeverythinginbetwn]

Uk girl here 😁 Holland and Barrett’s will have a selection of protein bars for you to try there on most high streets btw it’s like a health food/ fitness shop 😉

[@PaigeMariah]

omg thank you! I'll have to check those out 😊

[@BusyBrainyBody]

“What are you going to do to make your own heart sing?” 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@OreliaLatrice]

Your experience just shows to live a fulfilled life.. you have to take chances.. we all live once.😊❤️

[@PaigeMariah]

Amen!! thank you!!

[@winkie4life]

We stan an independent queen!! 👏🏾👏🏾 thank you for answering my questions! I’m a new subbie and I’m going to go binge watch your health videos bc I love your personality and demeanor. You’ve inspired me so much to look into grad school abroad and also what you were saying about feeling stagnant, jealous, and “the time is now” resonated with me so much. It’s so beautiful seeing a Black woman kick ass and take control of her destiny. Much love Paige💖💖

[@PaigeMariah]

awww thank you so much!! your comment really means a lot. 💖💖

[@winkie4life]

Paige Mariah 💖💜🥰💖

[@carlieamado6153]

I love your aura and energy I pray you enjoy your new journey ✨

[@PaigeMariah]

wow thank you so much Carlie!!

[@Starrgazzerr]

This vid really spoke to me. I’m currently studying abroad in Liverpool, UK and I’ve got to say i feel so blessed to have been able to chase my dreams of traveling. Everything was getting old and redundant in my life and I knew I needed something new. I’m definitely going to come back to pursue a postgrad degree in a couple years and live in the UK.

[@Teetee554]

I'm so showing your video to my daughter! This is a must, I tell her all the time, no children, no home ownership, go explore the world. I'm about to retire from one career looking forward to my next career move in another state. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@TaneshiaNicole]

NaturallyTiTi This is so amazing that you're encouraging your daughter to step out and explore the world. This is exactly my current situation. I'm older than Paige though and sometimes wish I'd done it sooner. Friends tell me since I have no physical ties that I should still seek out this journey. Your comment here and Paige's vlogs are definitely inspiring me to think it over again.

[@hazelmeldrum5860]

You seem sensible enough to cut your costs according to your means. I know someone who returned to Uni as an adult giving up a good job, he was worried but realised that giving up certain things was worth the degree.

[@PaigeMariah]

yup, I think I'll be just fine. thank you!

[@pipercharms7374]

Welcome! My dad used to work in London and one of my friends lives there, so I've been to London quite a lot, its a fantastic city! I do recommend traveling around the UK though, its all quite different. I recommend Bath, Cambridge, Liverpool, Cornwall, Cardiff/Cardiff Bay, Cotswold, Canterbury, Ilse of Mull and near the sea in Devon, these are places I've been to with my family, (Apart from Cardiff, where I went on a course for a couple of days but it was a fantastic couple of days) that have been amazing. I also recommend going on a tour of Spain if you're thinking of visiting outside of UK. I went there by myself on a tour (First holiday I had by myself, I wanted to know what it was like traveling alone and I'd never been to Spain before so yeah) and it was amazing, love the language, the culture, the sites and love the food!

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks so much for the recommendations!!

[@emafisher423]

Yessss! Go to Spain. Specifically Barcelona. It’s such a vibe.

[@msclassybossy]

This is great seeing London through your eyes. I wish my daughter would do something this daring. I have shared your videos with her for inspiration. You are doing a great job your parents are proud of you.

[@gailculley5008]

Its so nice to have you in the UK...

[@pipercharms7374]

If you go to Spain, Madrid and Barcelona is great but I also and really recommend visiting this town Ainsa, its so so pretty and I remember the scenery so much, its so beautiful. From wiki- (Aínsa is the main town in the Aínsa-Sobrarbe municipal term, Aragon, Spain. It is located south of the Pyrenees, in a geologically interesting setting. Besides the surrounding mountain landscape, the 12th-century Iglesia parroquial de Santa María church and the 11th-century castle are the main sights of the town)

[@julianakt]

I'm watching this as i'm seeking advice for what to do after quarantine. Life comes fast and i've always wanted to live abroad...thinking of following your footsteps!

[@FaizC16]

You need to travel around the UK! York, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle. And when it's warmer, the seaside places.

[@PaigeMariah]

I definitely want to!! thank you for the suggestions 😊

[@HouseOfMitchell]

Especially Manchester, greatest UK city imo. Life up north england is so much more cheaper, fun, friendly and wild boom

[@athena_barnes]

This is the most comprehensive and straight to the point Q&A I have ever watched. Loved it 🙌🏾 These are all questions I would have asked.

[@PaigeMariah]

yayyy, so glad you enjoyed!

[@VocabularyOnlineInterAcademy]

Thanks for your Q&A. I am gracious how you explained, that with self-determination, we can self fund our dreams. I am in the final months of my Education Doctoral Degree. I gave up my car and driving expense, moved to a cheaper university apartment, and used the university free bus pass to get around the city. Yes, we can save for our advanced Academic degrees 👍🏾

[@errol-anthonysmith1015]

Hi Paige, South London welcomes you to the greatest city in the world. You will find absolutely everything that you require in London. I’ve lived in New York, spent time in Paris and Madrid all great cities. However this great city of London offers far more. “Enjoy your your stay in London” ( I’m So London, I’m so South)

[@PaigeMariah]

thank you sooo much!!

[@kirstym6969]

Welcome to the UK and I hope everyone treats you nicely. You seem so lovely and friendly, can't wait for more videos. :)

[@PaigeMariah]

thank you so much Kirsty!

[@TheNaprika]

Aww you are such a sweetheart! I subbed recently and loving your vibes. I am also from the UK and grew up in the Borough you are currently living in. Glad you are having such a good time here in the UK.

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you so much for subscribing Stacey!!

[@virtuoustravelsadventures3440]

Super encouraged by this. Will be watching all your videos lmao. So enjoyable.

[@sharonqaranivalu5152]

Glad to see you looking so relaxed, seems as though you have made your place homey...enjoy...

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks so much Sharon! 😊

[@amelierose1243]

Hey beautiful, welcome to the UK!! You look so relaxed and happy which is so lovely to see. Definitely get yourself an Oyster card as it's so much easier to travel around London with it!! If the city gets too much at any point, you can jump on a train at Paddington all the way to Oxford. Oxford itself is a lively city, but the Cotswolds around North Oxfordshire and the Ridgeway/Downs of South Oxfordshire are beautiful parts of the countryside, if you wanna see something new. Also, if you ever manage to get to the Lake District at any point, it's a picturesque and tranquil part of the UK with the nicest people. Enjoy!

[@nwmkaro6469]

You definitely need to visit Poland! I would recommend you cities like Gdansk or Krakow! Also Norway and my favourite city Ålesund! Very worth seeing!

[@ksmithmoore904]

Thanks for giving us with more insight into your journey! I’m loving your energy in the vlogs, you seem to be adjusting well. ❤️

[@lawli56]

Congratulations on coming to the UK. I hope your stay here is all you want it to be. It's quite interesting watching what other people think of your home country. ❤

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks so much!!

[@sharonglittergoddess2329]

Some how stumbled upon your channel. We don't know each other and will never meet, however I am so proud that you are creating your new dream. I wish you all the success in your journey.

[@PaigeMariah]

thank you Sharon, that really means a lot. 😊

[@comfortuanserume7850]

This is such an exciting time for you and I hope you will be blessed throughout your visit to the UK. It is great that you have connected with so many helpful UK citizens! Please take the time to be proud of yourself for taking this leap in your journey! Thanks for bringing us with you! Now, I am reviewing my finances to save more for travel!

[@PaigeMariah]

thank you soooo much!

[@PrttyBrwnEyez13]

I’m such a planner like you, and sometimes I feel that being so rigid with it can sometimes hold me back. I love how you just took a chance and we all should do this.

[@PaigeMariah]

sometimes you just have to take a chance on yourself in order to move forward!

[@ll32639]

I enjoy watching your journey, welcome to London.

[@unfocuseded]

As someone who also stresses themselves out with all the detail planning on life, I feel you on you decision to just go with the flow! I'm trying to do that myself, which is what brought me here!😅

[@thedualideanofman]

your energy is so bright and warm ✨✨✨ I’ve been so lost and overwhelmed with the whole moving countries thing lol. Like you mentioned, I always told people that my dream was to live in London, but with Covid messing with my study abroad plans (among other, much more important things), it seemed impossible. Looking into UK grad schools has been frustrating and something that I’ve been slowly (and unfortunately) talking myself out of, but this video made me feel like I can do it!! Thank you so much for this :)

[@PaigeMariah]

This is so sweet. You can definitely do it!! 💕

[@Saltysaltire97]

Come to Scotland, a few hours by train to Edinburgh or Glasgow :) or go to the highlands, besuriful landscapes X

[@PaigeMariah]

I visited Edinburgh last week!

[@Maameelle78]

Try health shops like Holland and Barrett for health bars or order online. There might be independent health shops in Greenwich too...

[@abcxyz-cx4mr]

Hahah 😂😂 at the “how did you find it” story

[@ViperChipz]

This was such an eye opener for me and my life! Thank You!

[@edspray7389]

Welcome to the UK, enjoy🤘🤘

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks so much Ed!

[@edspray7389]

@@PaigeMariah My pleasure mate, really enjoying your channel, I'm from Derbyshire in the midlands, it's a beautiful place, highly recommend if you get the chance, look forward to your future content👍

[@kadiannaddman3034]

I think your power bars are on Amazon UK or check Holland & Barrett.

[@chuckd.5971]

Thanks for sharing your story! I love the way you wanted to make your heart sing! So, powerful! 👏👏👏

[@Derry_Aire]

Go (with the flow) girl!

[@kathymulligan3652]

I admire your courage and your tenacity. Good luck with your studies and I hope you feel better. ❤️

[@thisthatandthird]

Girl lemme know if you want a tour around the UK!! Welcome~~~~

[@readingisathing7907]

Welcome to the UK

[@TheKiwi123420]

If you want to go to Paris you can go there for the day. Get the eurostar from St Pancras train station takes around an hour and a half. And then your in a different country. I live about an hour and a half away from London so I'm in London fairly often. There's some good off the beaten touristy bits to see. Have fun in the UK (:

[@APPR.]

This is encouraging me to start my move to the UK

[@wandaann9755]

Thank you Paige, good luck and congratulations!!!!

[@PaigeMariah]

thank you for watching!!

[@martinsharpe2k6]

A few places in Europe that are worth visiting Vienna - Austria Krakow, Auschwitz - Poland Barcelona - Spain St Petersburg - Russia Rome - Italy Just to name a few. It’s so easy to get to different counties.

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks so much for the suggestions! I have plans for Vienna, Barcelona and Rome so far but I’ll def look into the other two. 😊

[@ellak6486]

Found your channel and definitely interested in the content you’re making! I love London, it’s my favourite cities in the world ❤️ visited it like five times already😂 but I have to recommed now that you’re living in Europe to visit other countires as well, since it so easy and everything is so close to each other. Just hop on a bus and in couple of. hours you’ll get experince a whole new different culture! I’m currently on an exchange in Austria and I’ve tried to travel as much as I possibly can. I’m hoping I get to visit the US one day as well

[@MagnaGA]

Subscribed after watching your first Masters in London Vlog. Definitely motivated me to go and pursue a Masters (finally) at 25! So, thank you x

[@PaigeMariah]

love it! thanks for watching!

[@paisley94]

so happy I found your channel! You seem to be such a down to earth person & a fabulous friend! I always enjoyed meeting the American students who came to my uni through Erasmus! Hope you're having a fab time

[@PaigeMariah]

means so much! thank you Paisley!

[@simplyika7823]

Glad you are here Paige, enjoy your studies. Check Holland and Barretts for protein bars. Arg the student visa application is stressful. I remember when I did mine 4yrs ago, it was horrible and they kept asking silly questions.

[@chelsal]

So pleased I have found your channel , hope you have a great time here in the UK.

[@Flowatyk]

Living vicariously through your videos. It warms my heart seeing you adjusting and enjoying yourself...let go and let God. *Do you have any tips or advice on using your cell phone (cell phone plans) while living and/or traveling abroad? *Do have access to healthcare services? If so, what does the process entail? *Do you recommend purchasing insurance in the UK to protect your electronics (laptop, camera, etc.) or just buying them, if feasible, while in the UK? *Do you have to purchase a TV license to watch, download or record shows and KZbin videos on a TV, computer or other device while living on campus? *Being that KZbin is your extra form of income while studying, do you have to get a national insurance number to be taxed? *What's the process of traveling internationally using your passport and study visa? Are there any major differences from using a regular traveling U.S. visa? *Did you need an ATAS certificate to study internationally? Blessings!

[@DivineCreative]

You can usually find protein bars in the 'free from' vegan/gluten supermarket section or weirdly in the kind of cosmetics/pharmacy aisles. Depending on the store of course.

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks so much Taiesha!

[@amayastrata4629]

Yes, haha. That’s where I get my Atkins bars from in Sainsbury’s. Also amazon do them too and are a decent price when you first order but check the price if you want to order a second time as it can be a lot more expensive. Boots sell them too but not with the food section but in the diet section. You can also buy protein shake drinks in the milk section.

[@Wintersno]

VERY informative !!!! Thank you for sharing this experience with us

[@ellllllllllllllllful]

I’ve just discovered your channel from your London videos and I love them!! One of my new fave channels 💅🏽💅🏽

[@TheKiwi123420]

And if you get a chance to in the summer defiantly try and visit Lulworth cove down in the south of england. Its down in Dorset but such a lovely beach. Views are incredible to

[@overgiggle]

Can't wait to follow you on this journey! Wishing you the best

[@rosalynalsup-owens5384]

Hi Paige! Thanks for another great vlog! I would love to come visit before you leave next year so that I will have someone there I know. You make it sound so easy. I will plan now because I don’t want to stay in the high priced tourist areas. Enjoying you!

[@PaigeMariah]

Hi Ms Rosalyn!! Please come visit 💖

[@LydiaIsaacTv]

Welcome to UK love. Any one here from Manchester hit like and comment 😍🤗🤗

[@HouseOfMitchell]

I'm from Leeds but always go to Manchester, its my fave UK city. Its so LGBT great and friendly, I'm also in gay village boom. Such a great city 👌

[@LydiaIsaacTv]

Oh that's great I have a friend in Leeds. Can't wait to visit I guess is a nice place

[@26nadz]

I’m British ..London born and raised but I feel like I want to live somewhere else I want to move to America but I’m skeptical about it especially because I have a 2 year old So many Americans are moving to London and they love it ...I wonder if I’d love America 😅🤦🏽‍♀️

[@EHIZ3]

Omg we go to the same university !! ✨👏🏾👏🏾 I’m getting all excited now

[@imogen5141]

I have only just found your channel, but you seem so genuine and sweet. I hope you find happiness and success here!!!

[@PaigeMariah]

thank you SO much 💕

[@carlena4300]

I always find the cost of bottled water a good measure for how expensive a place is going to be. For example in NZ it's about £2, Vietnam 5p, Jordan 70p and the UK about £1.

[@abcxyz-cx4mr]

You can get bottled water in British supermarkets for 25-30p.

[@4evermistyblu]

I don’t know you, but I’m so proud of you!!! I should have stepped out on faith and did this before I got married and started a family.

[@artsygirlify]

Hey CHi-town! I love your videos so much only becuz I recently visited London and fell in love with the city. I always thought of moving to Europe one day even for a couple of years. Everyone should experience that. I just knew you were going to mention Garretts Popcon or Harold's Chicken as the food you missed. LOL Right now Im living thru you...btw Im back in school taking business and marketing classes.

[@Debbiestar1993]

I never went to uni and I live in the UK but now watching your vlogs makes me want to go haha and am 25

[@AmariMaisonet]

notifications on!!!! ready for this room tour omg

[@pamela2038]

As a French girl you should go to Lyon, Marseille, Monaco, Bretagne and Paris. Spain: Malaga Valence Madrid Italy: Milano Torino Florence Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal: Madeira, Grèce, Netherlands, Croatia

[@naoisestanding1601]

I live a 5 minute walk away from the university of Greenwich! Well that depends on which campus you’re at :p I hope you enjoy it!

[@abcxyz-cx4mr]

The transport is so expensive in London 😫 Rent and housing in general is sooo expensive :( groceries are expensive here compared to Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany and Greece but like you said we don’t have GMO food plus there are cheap supermarkets like Aldi and Iceland

[@maybeitsbecauseimalondoner4951]

Welcome to the UK MY LOVE. ENJOY IT AND MAKE LOTS OF FRIENDS. MAKE IT AN EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEVER FORGET. COME AND CHILL OUT WITH ME, I LIVE IN HACKNEY

[@anniespeller6833]

Enjoying your vlogs because its a learning experience as well being entertained at the same time. Are there any freebies you have taken advantage of since being in London? How large are your classes and how many courses are you taking?

[@justbe2590]

Next year i will be in London finger cross 💚

[@etherealintoxicatedcanary9296]

both Chicago and london are my dream,

[@SherwoodAnderson]

I do have a question btw, how does the teaching methods differ from what you experienced in the US. I know you can't compare on the grad school level but are the professors tougher, is the educational environment more/less/on par rigorous, etc. Thanks!

[@SherwoodAnderson]

Did you feel that your education in the US prepared you?

[@domthagoddess]

BLESSINGS SIS!!💙

[@southcowgirl5042]

New subscriber! I love your videos it’s so refreshing to see new scenery!

[@Andyhoffman98]

Thank you. Great video and informative

[@bientouceesay157]

You should come to Spain, cheap country, near to uk, nice weather... You would love it!!

[@HouseOfMitchell]

With lots and lots of brits taking over alot of it eh

[@melodyindigoestell7920]

I love your positive energy you just helped me through my day ❤❤

[@PaigeMariah]

wow thank you so much!!

[@31zabeth]

See, I’m finding these videos interesting keep it up! Xx

[@PaigeMariah]

yayyy thanks!

[@klodoob7615]

New subbie here & bingewatching all your vlogs :) Good for you you're making your own dreams come true!

[@PaigeMariah]

thank you sooo much for subscribing! 😊

[@georgia.x8378]

really love ur videos, quick question how long do you plan on staying in london?💕

[@DivaDen]

I'm a planner also. This video was very helpful and I'm so glad you took the risk. The whole vive is mellow. Also your channel is going #100KAnyDay keep up the great work💜

[@PaigeMariah]

thank you sooo much!! means a lot 💖

[@wafa4153]

Since you live in London make sure you get an oyster card!! It makes travelling cheaper

[@lr2ldn]

I went to grad school in London too (I'm American) and it was the best time of my life!

[@PaigeMariah]

Love it!!

[@WanderlustMyWay]

I feel like London is definitely more expensive than the US, but food-wise, maybe it's comparable to LA? But everytime I visit, it hits my pockets. You can tell by comparing how much something would cost in the US vs how much it costs there. I tend to compare food and transportation.

[@HouseOfMitchell]

Why visit London then, go up north its so much cheaper

[@WanderlustMyWay]

​@@HouseOfMitchell Oh, it's because I want to visit London, and not up north.

[@HouseOfMitchell]

@@WanderlustMyWay cause ya think London is only place in the UK. Manchester is way better than London

[@HouseOfMitchell]

And plus i hate all the London accents, especially the cockney ones. Up north like manc and Yorkshire accents are the best ones

[@sunflower9680]

Mazzzii - because up north is rundown, underfunded (not your fault, it’s the government’s fault), underinvested, full of chavs (which is northerners’ fault), full of anti-social behaviour (again, your fault), and full of low-value, low-class, trashy, people.

[@michellewhite1094]

Very interesting Q&A !!!!!

[@samanthamedina7852]

I’m so happy for you girl your doing great/ big things in London! Can’t wait to see more ❤️❤️💖 I love your personality and positive you are you are so funn too watch I’ve been watching since your very first apple cider vinegar video!!! So quite a few months now think like 10 and I’m not going to lie them power crunch bars I love them too an I tried them cause of your channel!! Haha keep going girl your doing great!!

[@PaigeMariah]

wow thank you so much for sticking with me all this time!! 💖💖

[@samanthamedina7852]

Anytime and I will continue to do soo!! I love all your videos and I’m so happy for you! I’m on a weight loss journey / new lifestyle and I couldn’t have done it without you & your great videos! 💖 you have a great personality an the best energy!

[@BrittSadeWill]

Loved this Q&A ♥️♥️

[@siennabarnes961]

Hi - I've recently come across your channel and would love to connect with you to discuss studying in the UK. I moved to Montreal to pursue a MA program and needless to say it didn't go well at all. I'm interested in trying again in the UK but am a bit nervous and not sure how the MA's work there. I'm enjoying your channel very much and I hope that you're enjoying your time there!

[@wafa4153]

Subscribed!!! I already love you and your content omg

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks so much for subscribing! 😊

[@wafa4153]

@@PaigeMariah of course!!! Can't wait for new content!

[@trinawms3749]

Paige you are really inspiring me to dream again!