Here are some of the best ways to get acquainted with your new home and make new friends.
Here are some of the things Ive learned that helped me get me on my feet quickly.
This week, were settling down in a new place.
Theres a reason for that: it works pretty well.
That said, the internet should give you a good start.
Ask them for advice.
and invite the few people you know to collaborate on it.
It can become self-sustaining pretty quickly.
I also highly recommend crowd-sourcing some responses on Facebook and Twitter, too.
Dropping the simple I just moved here line works wonders.
Its remarkable how friendly and helpful people are to newcomers.
If you like electronic music, theres bound to be a group dedicated to that culture.
Apart from your own hobbies, I cant recommend getting involved with community service and other local organizations enough.
Take advantage of it!
Dont give up after one meeting, either.
After all, are we really in a position to be picky?
Dont be afraid to contribute to the group, either.
Dont let everyone else always make the plans and invite you, or youll seem like you arent interested.
Instead of getting takeout and heading home, eat out by yourself.
Work in coffee shops.
You never know when someone will strike up a conversation about what youre reading.
Again, dont turn down any invitations you get.
It may take some time, but things will unfold naturally.
Dont worry too much if you dont slip into a routine too quickly.
These tips are meant to help, but they wont make a new life magically appear before you.
Title image remixed from an original byRichard Bostock.
