Not too involved with the politics here to be honest.
Culture sure is different, people like to tend to themselves, work and look to retire with a cabin on an island on the Archipelago. People also like to drink a lot here which I myself never really understood.

Education is nice cause compared to the U.S its free here, of course living as a student you won't have much extra spare money but student loans are available with almost no interest. Although lately its been changing a bit considering the economy in general.