Matthew Russell never imagined leaving the UK until he met his future wife at Cambridge. After years of long‑distance, he moved to Chicago, exchanging his UK life for a new start. Adjusting wasn’t easy—he lacked a network and feared being seen as a “trailing spouse.”
From Cambridge to Chicago: A Brit’s Journey Abroad
To belong, he joined a softball team, built camaraderie, and pushed himself at work, earning a director‑level SEO role. He also connected with fellow Brits through the British American Business Council. Russell says moving abroad doesn’t mean losing identity; with effort, openness, and community, he found confidence and a sense of belonging in the US.
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