Voluntary work

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: to get a proper "feel" of what it's like to live in the UK. It'll also enable her to meet lots of different people ... and build up a circle of friends in her new neighbourhood and beyond.

I think that is what it's all about, getting a feel of whats going on and how things are done. That's why I believe in the value of volunteering, besides helping others you can get a lot of good experience, meet people etc. No rush though. One step at a time. De ba?