When you move to a new city, you can expect the gamut of emotions. You\u2019ll get lonely, you\u2019ll seriously consider buying a one way ticket back home, but if you give yourself\u2014and your new city\u2014a real shot, you\u2019ll have a chance to find new places and meet new people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting Started: Do Your Research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n First, scour online and local resources to find out more about your area. Subscribe to online magazines and event guides for your city. Your local newspaper (either paper or Internet) should also list upcoming events, fundraisers, and block parties. If you\u2019re looking for more underground happenings, local coffee shops and book stores often post flyers for upcoming events and parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few suggestions for interesting places, based on a variety of interests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Foodies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you head to a restaurant solo, ask for a seat at the bar instead of a table in the back. People tend to congregate around the bar, so you\u2019ll have more opportunity to make friends. Also, it\u2019s easier to start conversations when you\u2019re within ear shot of everyone. Other cool spots for foodies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Bookish Types<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re a literary fanatic or an avid learner, you can find plenty of ways to exercise your brain and meet new people. If you want to learn something new, consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Outdoorsy\/Athletic Types<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What natural wonders does your new town have in store? Joining a running club or signing up for the next 5K will help you stay fit with people who can show you better trails. Or, if you\u2019re more of an indoors athlete, join a class. Here are a few other ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Geeks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When the most watched show on television is about a group of sci-fi-obsessed, comic-book-loving physicists and Comic Con is one of the largest conventions in the world, you\u2019re likely to find a fellow nerd wherever you live. If Stan Lee is your hero, or if your idea of a great time is playing Command and Conquer into the wee hours of the morning, then these activities just might be right for you (and draw out your fellow geeks, too).<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Music Lovers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For music lovers, nothing makes moving to a new town more exciting than checking out new venues. Enter your zip code into ticket vendor sites to find everything from upcoming hippie-style outdoor music festivals to high-brow opera houses. Other spots for music include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re just starting to get your bearings, try new things. And, most importantly, accept ALL invitations; you never know. Meeting people in a new city can seem hard at first, but it’s all about putting yourself out there and seeing what happens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Now’s the time to really put yourself out there. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":12208,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[895],"tags":[777,760,589],"class_list":["post-6366","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-meeting-people","tag-meeting","tag-men","tag-women"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n