MEET EXPATS IN INDIA WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR HOME
MAKE NEW INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS IN INDIA — AND EVEN ACROSS BORDERS.
Expat life is supposed to be about discovering new places and new cultures. You’re supposed to meet interesting people and gain fresh perspectives.
But for now, adventure and travel are on hold. In many places worldwide, as the coronavirus pandemic rages on, life is anything but normal.
If you’re missing the chance to make new connections with fellow expats, you’re probably not alone. But there are ways you can continue to explore, learn, and get to know like-minded people. 4 million members. Truly global in scale—with communities in 420 cities worldwide—InterNations brings expats together wherever life takes them. In India, there are eight InterNations Communities: Bangalore, Calcutta, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune.
Members are either expats or knowledgeable, globally minded locals. InterNations provides many opportunities to connect with both at in-person and online events. From classic networking to groups that offer activities based on your hobbies, there is something for everyone. And, whether you gather online or in person, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere and friendly, openminded people.
One thing is for sure, as a member of the InterNations community, you’ll always be able to make new friends and enjoy international experiences. While there are many ways to grow your expat network, InterNations events are the most popular, and many of them are now taking place online because of coronavirus. Where in-person events can safely happen based on the local COVID-19 regulations, each community offers regular monthly events so members can get to know one another.
While you’re stuck at home, you can find many online activities on InterNations! All around India,
InterNations Groups offer a variety of activities, held via Zoom, designed for expats to mingle and have fun together. For instance, the Mumbai Afterwork Chillax Group, the Hyderabad Weekend Fun Group, and the New Delhi Good Times Group all have creative ways to make these difficult times a little less lonely— from games to improv to movie nights. The hosts of these activities are experts in making everyone feel welcome and comfortable.
If you’re looking for support and advice from fellow expats, check out our open forum. There you can ask questions and get tips on just about everything, from jobs to housing or anything else you want to know about expat life in India. In addition to browsing the forum, InterNations has helpful guide articles with detailed tips and information about living abroad in India.
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