What do expats find most challenging?

We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Wash DC. They wrote...

Other Questions:

•  What should I pack when moving to Wash DC?
•  Where should I setup a bank account in Wash DC?
•  Will I be able to find a job in Wash DC?
•  What is life like in Wash DC?
•  What do expats in Wash DC appreciate most about the local culture?
•  What do expats find most challenging?
•  Is there a lot of crime in Wash DC?
•  Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Wash DC accepting of differences?
•  What are the schools in Wash DC like?
•  What are healthcare services like in Wash DC?
•  What are medical services in Wash DC like?
•  Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Wash DC?
•  What are emergency services like in Wash DC?
•  Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
•  Are common prescription medications available in Wash DC?
•  How are local medical facilities in Wash DC?
•  As a foreigner living in Wash DC, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
•  What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?