The emotional side of moving abroad is real—leaving your network behind and starting over socially is one of the toughest transitions. Here’s how to rebuild faster.
Where to Meet People:
- Local Meetups and Events: Look on Meetup.com, Internations, and Facebook Groups
- Co-Working Spaces: Great for digital nomads
- Language Classes: Join a beginner’s group and bond through learning
- Volunteering: Serve while you integrate
- Faith-Based or Hobby Communities: Join churches, book clubs, or hiking groups
Tips to Thrive:
- Say “yes” often in the beginning
- Attend at least 1 event per week
- Don’t wait for others to make the first move
Get our Expat Social Starter Kit: a list of the top apps, groups, and conversation starters to help you build community anywhere. [SettleAway.com/socialkit]
