So I'd honestly recommend Mint if you're new. It has a Windows like interface making the change easier and is fundamentally better in multiple aspects. Or install KDE on Ubuntu - a different desktop environment - it also has a default Windows like GUI but is very flexible and can be anything you want.
The Ubuntu interface sucks to be honest, and you don't have to be stuck with it. Linux is powerful and flexible - you can switch to a different interface with relative ease.