U.k is o.k I like the fact that crime is quite low over here in comparison to the u.s.
Weather isn't always the best but think about this my friends, whys do loads of west indians, australians and many other from hot places always come to the u.k.
Another good think about the U.k. is it isn't far from many other places. I was taking to this american chick in holland last year and she was saying it was a bitch that amsterdam was a long hual flight. For me it was 35-40mins away
People aren't too bad over here and racism is generally lower than the states, dont like racism or any "ism's" too much other shit to worry about in the world.
I'd say come over on a long term visa and see how you get on. Best to come to the south (I'm biased) its warmer and higher rates of pay.
J