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Originally Posted by Smile_Awhile
I've gotten good advice on GC before, and I could use a hand again.
I've moved for three months to a city that I know a handful of people in. I'm not close with those people, nor am I close (proximity wise) to them. I'm interning, but the other interns are starting later than me.
Basically, I'm lonely. I don't know how to put myself out there when I'm not in classes or immersed with people who are also looking for connections. It's early, and I know to give it time, but I also don't really know how to start finding friends. All my connections at school are scattered across the nation.
So, what would you suggest?
ETA: To clarify, I've done a lot of walking and exploring, and I've really enjoyed it. And my weekends I plan on going to all the museums around here (mostly with a good friend who is up here). But it's the weekday evenings that I'm struggling with.
ETA2: This is also just a summer placement! I won't be here beyond three months, so long term commitments (many service organization) are out.
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OMG story of my life right now. Thankfully the other intern showed up this weekend and we're being housed down the hall from each other and she's a lot of fun. Before she got here I was walking around taking pictures for FB for fun and going to the movies and to eat alone.
I can't think of a single interesting thing I did that didn't scream ALONE though. If the other intern hadn't showed up, I might have gone home to visit and stayed! lol. It was hard to be alone all the time, sitting bed watching tv got old fast. Red box too. I ran out of movies to watch. The town where I am is so small that I'd have to drive a long distance to do something fun and I'd have to do it alone! I tried contacting the local alumnae chapter, reading the newspaper for events, etc. I envy that you at least have museums to go to. I just got my webcam, so Skyping helped.
One thing I did do, when I was invited somewhere I didn't turn down an invitation. Also if you don't have a boyfriend, online dating (safely and resposibly) is a nice way to get out once in a while. If you do, then some just have friendship match ups as well.