Meeting People in London

So, you’ve just arrived in a new city and there are tons of sights you want to explore, and bars and restaurants to discover. There’s only one problem - you have nobody to go with.

Those of us with experience of moving to a new city know what those first few weeks and months can feel like, but once you've made those first few connections, your social circle often just explodes!

 Here are our tips for meeting people in London:

• Join a class or club or society: whether it’s your mutual interest in painting, hiking or desire to learn Spanish, you’ll already have something in common with the people you meet in class and it’s also a great way to learn new skills!
• Volunteer: there are loads of opportunities for volunteering across the UK, whether it’s in a charity shop, working with the elderly or homeless, you’ll get more involved in the local community, as well as feeling good about yourself.
• Find meetups in your local area: There are loads of meetups all across London and the UK, you will definitely find one you’re interested in and the whole idea is to go along and meet new people. (Here's a link to the London meetups page: http://www.meetup.com/cities/gb/17/london/ )
• Try a language exchange: it can be one organised through your school, university or college, or alternatively one you organise independently online. It’s a good way to meet people who know the local area and can give you some tips on where to go, as well as being another opportunity to practise your English.
• Say yes: whether it is to a house party organised by your course mates or afternoon tea with the hairdresser, say yes to as many invitations as you can. This shows people that you’re interested in doing things with them, as well as giving you more opportunities to meet people.
• Be brave: just because someone hasn’t asked you to go and get a coffee or if you want to join them on  a trip to the cinema, doesn’t mean they wouldn’t like to if you asked. Strike up a conversation with the person next to you in your economics lecture, or the person who always sits opposite you in your literature seminar and see if they would like to meet up.

Once you start getting to know people, it’s easier to meet more people and before you know it, you’ll have a social circle just like at home.

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