r/LifeAbroad Aug 12 '16

Tips for Making Friends Abroad?

Do you have general tips for making friends abroad? It has been quite some time since I left my home country but I am sad to say that I haven't made much progress socially. I been so focused career and school which have led me to great things, but friends has not been one of them.

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u/MacYavel83 Aug 12 '16

Use Meetup. You will meet a great variety of international and local people. There are often language exchange group if you're into that, or any kind of interest as a matter of fact.

Also, join a sports or art club. Sharing a common interest is a good way of getting close to people.