I just moved here 3 weeks ago and had my first day at school today. I'm 16 by the way Before I got here, I had expected it to be completely different. Not in a bad or a good way.. just different The weather he is amazing compared to home.. especially when you're lying on the beach B) Today was difficult going into school but people definitely make more of an effort to talk to you here than people at home would! Once the first day is down , it's not too bad.. I won't be in as much of a panic tomorrow haha. But even starting school here isn't that bad because the students are used to poeple moving into their schools from UK and Ireland etc. so they don't take much notice. The lifestyle here is so much better though.. Way more to do outdoors and meeting up with friends and going to the beach and stuff .. so ya But there are soooo many fast food restaurants here.. Be warned. Just don't fall into the trap of ' Being too busy to cook '. Seriously, it becomes addictive Hope this helped? If he needs to talk or anything, I'm here. I know how it feels.. Daunting