<human>: Some quick background info:  I'm a 20 year old American student currently in his 3rd year of college. To make a long story short, I'm simply unhappy with my life. I feel like I'm in college just to be in college, to please my family, but all-in-all it feels like an empty endeavor because I have zero passion for it whatsoever.

I've felt this way for quite a while now and it's led to a *lot* of thinking on my part. What it all comes down to is this:  I'd rather put what remains of my youthful curiosity towards a more fulfilling purpose. I want to experience something I've never experienced before. I want to get out of my comfort zone and do something that not many 20 year old's have an opportunity to do. 

I have ~$20,000 saved up, which I assume would be enough to get to my destination of choice, find a place to live, and hold me over until I find employment. I've given some consideration to living in European countries such as Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Since I haven't done any in-depth investigation beyond simple consideration, I'd like to know which of these countries (or any other European countries, for that matter) would be best suited for an American who has virtually no knowledge of the culture to come into and adapt to the lifestyle (which would be a steady process, I'm sure). 

I consider myself an independent, flexible, and adaptable person, so I'm more than up for the challenge. I'd just like an idea of what I'd be in for and what to expect so I can establish a base knowledge to build upon. Any advice would be invaluable and much appreciated. Thanks, Reddit.

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<bot>: I want to move from America to another country to start a new life.  How would this process work? What are some things I should know?