American student used TikTok as a way to get advice from British users about moving to the UK. She received everything she needed, including Tesco meal bargains and drunken nights out.
Landon Harris (20 years old), is currently enrolled at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina. He has been placed on a student-exchange programme that will allow him to relocate to Nottingham.
In the video she shared on her TikTok account, which now has over 3.9million views, 439,000 likes and 45,000 comments, she received lots of advice about food and drink, with many recommending Wetherspoons and Tesco.
It was advised that she be ready for lots of swearing and pigeons everywhere.
Landon shares a video on TikTok that has been viewed over 3.9 million times, 439,000 likeds, and 45,000 comments. She says, “If you are from the UK, please keep watching. I need your help.”
Landon Harris (20), a North Carolina student, was placed on a student-exchange program to go to Nottingham. He used TikTok to get British advice
Asking for advice, Landon explained: ‘If you’re from the UK, keep watching, because I need help.
I will be moving to England within a month. I have a feeling that it won’t be any different than the US. But I know better.
“So, if you have any tips for the little American, please let me know.
If you are looking to have friends, I would love for you to let me know. We’ll see you next January!
Some advised watching various British television shows like The Inbetweeners, Gavin and Stacey and children’s programme Horrible Histories to get educated.
We were all able to acknowledge our greetings. Some even told Landon what we mean by “You alright?” We actually mean hello, not ‘You alright?’
She was also advised to avoid referring to soccer as football because of the differences in their language.
Landon received a very funny comment from Benjamin. He said: Book your summer holidays in Grimsby.
Landon’s video was seen by the UK target audience. Brits commented on the funny and sometimes sarcastic pieces of advice.
One user named Grackle stated that if you are going to the top of the escalators, it is best to stand on your right side and walk left.
“If you are just there, the people around you will be passive-aggressive and tut.”
Another person said, “If you enter a kebab shop and address the server at the end the night as ‘bossman”, they will kick you out.”
Ben Ellis stated that if you do not want to drink tea, your friend should never force you into it. You can only drink tea when you really want to.
Eleanor, a user who provides advice about alcoholic beverages, said: “You’ll be surprised at how many British people drink during what they call a chill night of drinking – if your can keep up with it, great for you.”
Another commenter shared the same wisdom: “Start pre-drinking immediately.”
Landon received some advice from Emily Daysh about dating: “If you like a boy, he told me he would have made a great pro football player if it weren’t for his injury. Run as fast as you can.”
She explains in another video that she was offered three locations options: Nottingham, Essex, and Edinburgh. However, her first choice fell through.
The clip shows her answering a question from a user about why she was going to Nottingham.
“I’m here for uni. I find it so adorable that you call it that. Although we call it college, that’s what I intend to do.
North Carolina student, 20, is moving to England in January. She had the option to choose to live in Nottingham or Edinburgh.
Landon received some tips on food and drinks. Many people noted our Tesco meal deal and Wetherspoons app when ordering at the pub.
Landon created a video follow-up to answer many questions, “Why Nottingham?” Landon explained: “I have received this question more than three thousand times.” You guys are calling it uni. I come for university. Although we call it college, that is what I intend to do.
I’m doing an Exchange Programme through My School/Company, therefore there weren’t many schools who offered the exact same program.
“The company I am going to Nottingham with is my partner.
For the record: My only alternative was to travel to Essex. I do not know where else they would put me but, I am excited.
“America isn’t that special. That’s why I want it to go!”