Making Connections in a New City

Moving to a new place can be exciting, since it often comes as a result of a new job or a new relationship. However, that transition can also bring feelings of anxiety and loneliness if you don’t know many people in your new area.
 
Follow these tips and to help you be on your way to a new social network!

College Connections

Many colleges and universities have alumni chapters in cities around the world, and they can be a great place to start building your network. You already have something in common with members of the group, and they can act as ambassadors to help you get to know your new home.
 
Plus, you can relive the glory days of college while getting together to watch sporting events or mentor high school students looking to attend that university.

Give Back to Your New Community

What are you passionate about? Whatever it is, chances are you can find a corresponding charitable organization looking for volunteer help. If your social schedule is light as a result of moving to a new place, you probably have a few extra hours to spare too. You can have a chance to meet people with similar interests, so you instantly have something to bond over. Plus, you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing that you are already giving back to your community.

Never Say Never

When trying to re-establish your social network, you may need to be more open to things you might have passed on before you relocated. The best way to get to know other people is by spending time with them, and that sometimes means doing things that are not exactly your cup of tea.
 
Every invitation that you don’t turn down opens the possibility that you might receive another one. You should not do anything that makes you uncomfortable, but activities like attending a concert in a genre that’s not your favorite will give you the opportunity to make even more connections!