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5 Easy Ways to Make New Friends When You Move Abroad

Rose Removals • Dec 01, 2022
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So, you’ve taken the plunge and packed up your things to move to the other side of the world, but are stuck on how to make new friends. Don’t worry - this blog is your guide to making new friends so you can get the most out of your new surroundings and create a fulfilling life overseas.

 

Here are 5 easy ways to make new friends when you move abroad:

 

1. Join a local sports club

No matter your sporting ability, joining a sports club is a great way to bond with new people. Sports involve a lot of communication and teamwork so they are the ideal way to make new friends. 

Sports clubs often host lots of social events where you can mingle and get to know each other outside of the sport as well. They are constantly looking for new players and will generally always welcome you into the team.

 

2. Use social media

Social media is a great tool for meeting new people, especially if you are an English speaker in a non-English speaking country. You will find lots of Facebook Language Groups hosting regular events in small cafes and bars, creating a really friendly environment to meet new locals and other English-speaking people.  

There is also a range of apps which are designed to help people meet new friends like Bumble BFF, for example. However, remember to be careful when meeting new people online and always arrange to meet in public spaces with lots of people around.

 

3. Push yourself out of your comfort zone

If you’ve ever dreamed of acting on a stage, learning to paint or playing the piano, now is the perfect chance! Pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone and saying yes to everything that comes your way is the perfect way to meet new people. 

Putting yourself into these new situations will give you oodles of confidence which will make it even easier to make friends. People will be naturally drawn to your confident, outgoing personality and instantly want to be friends.

 

4. Volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, meet new people and gain a reputation as a kind, caring person. You will meet like-minded people with a passion for helping people and doing good in the world, which means they are likely to be great friends too.

 

5. Talk to people wherever you go

There are unlimited opportunities to make new friends by simply talking to people when you are out. By engaging in conversation with your local shopkeepers, taxi drivers, postmen, bar staff and hairdressers, you have the potential to meet a whole cluster of new friends.

Next time you are out, try making small talk or simply asking how people’s days are and see where the conversation goes!

 

Rose Removals: Overseas removals

If you are looking to move abroad and need help moving your belongings, then look no further than Rose Removals. We offer reliable and efficient international removals, commercial moves, storage solutions, packing materials and more.

 

For the number one removals company in Exeter, get in touch with Rose Removals here today.

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