When one is spending two months in a new city

[WiFO215]

When one is spending two months in a new city to do an intern and doesn't really know anyone besides one's self and one's guide, where does one go to meet people? One is feeling terribly lonely. :(

The institute where one is doing a project is very small and not many people here to talk to.

 

[Lacy33]

Look up a meetup in the area of people from your homeland.
Do you speak the language?

 

[Jimmy Snyder]

I take it you are one. Why not ask your guide?

 

[turbo]

It is a good idea to seek advice from somebody familiar with the city. Some cities have areas that are not so safe at night vs day-time. And some have areas that are not really safe at any time of day, especially if you appear "different" or don't fit in. Hopefully, you can find some nice places for entertainment and relaxation so that you don't obsess over your work. Good luck, and congrats in the internship.

 

[WiFO215]

Look up a meetup in the area of people from your homeland.
Do you speak the language?

No, one doesn't speak the language. :(

I take it you are one. Why not ask your guide?

One's guide is an old coot. A very friendly coot, but old nonetheless. She didn't give very helpful information.

It is a good idea to seek advice from somebody familiar with the city. Some cities have areas that are not so safe at night vs day-time. And some have areas that are not really safe at any time of day, especially if you appear "different" or don't fit in.

Yeah, one'll keep that in mind.

Hopefully, you can find some nice places for entertainment and relaxation so that you don't obsess over your work. Good luck, and congrats in the internship.

Thank you! One is just wondering what sort of places one could walk in, introduce oneself to random people and start a conversation without it being odd.

 

[Lacy33]

Thank you! One is just wondering what sort of places one could walk in, introduce oneself to random people and start a conversation without it being odd.

Well, that SURE depends where you are and how heavily armed you are.

:!)

 

[WiFO215]

One will remember to keep one's AK-47 at home.

 

[Astronuc]

When one is spending two months in a new city to do an intern and doesn't really know anyone besides one's self and one's guide, where does one go to meet people? One is feeling terribly lonely. :(

The institute where one is doing a project is very small and not many people here to talk to.

I would expect that there are merchants, no? Usually, they know what's happening in the area. Otherwise, a religious institution may be a good place to find people with who to socialize. It's difficult to say without knowing the nation, culture or community.

If I visit a country, I usually do some research on the history and language, if not English, and I try to learn some basic words and phrases. That usually helps in meeting people.

 

[WiFO215]

I would expect that there are merchants, no? Usually, they know what's happening in the area. Otherwise, a religious institution may be a good place to find people with who to socialize. It's difficult to say without knowing the nation, culture or community.

If I visit a country, I usually do some research on the history and language, if not English, and I try to learn some basic words and phrases. That usually helps in meeting people.

I haven't moved to a different country, but have just moved from one state to another. In India the language varies from state to state.

I headed up to one of the 'hangout' spots today and checked out the bars, coffee shops and restaurants. They're packed with spoilt rich kids. Now I'm wondering where to head next.