Hi everyone

Hello everyone. I'm new here (obviously) and I've been searching spiritually for a while now. I've considered Judaism and Islam (I've always been a Christian)... and I believe Islam speaks to me more than anything.

I've read a lot about Islam lately, but I need to know a few things to be sure.

1. How do you convert? I know you have to say something (I don't remember it exactly), but does it have to be in the company of other Muslims or not?

2. How do you go about being Muslim is you don't live anywhere near a Mosque?

3. All the arabic...what's important to say and such. Is it required to refer to God as Allah? I mean, they both mean the same thing... Just curious.

Thanks for answers in advance :)