CONNECT WITH GLOBAL MINDS IN INDIA

STAYING CONNECTED WITH OTHER EXPATS IN INDIA IS ESSENTIAL FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE ABROAD — AND IT’S POSSIBLE IN SPITE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING.

If you’re an expat in India, meeting others who are going through a similar experience is key. Being an expat brings many challenges with it — getting used to a new culture, finding a place to live, setting up a bank account, knowing the best places to go on weekends, and much more.

Whenever times are tough — whether it’s because you moved abroad and are going through a period of change in your life, or as we all grapple with the challenges and restrictions brought on by a global pandemic — connection with others can make a huge difference.

How can you easily make connections and share experiences with expats in India, and even find support in difficult times?

Discover a Community for Expats

InterNations is the world’s largest community for expats and global minds with 3.9 million members. Truly global in scale — with communities in 420 cities worldwide — InterNations brings together expats wherever life takes them so that they can connect and share experiences, both online and in person. In India, there are eight InterNations Communities: Bangalore, Calcutta, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune.

Attend Exciting Events

In each community, InterNations offers a variety of different events each month where expats can meet and mingle in a laid-back environment (except during the coronavirus crisis, of course). There is everything from classic networking events to fun theme-based events and celebrations. InterNations members can keep an eye on the calendar on the InterNations website or app to see what’s coming up and sign up to attend.

Connect Online with Expats in India

During the ongoing global pandemic, in-person events temporarily cannot take place in many parts of the world, including in India. But with InterNations, you can still find ways to connect with other expats. Many communities are holding online events while meeting in person is prohibited. Virtual events are a great way to find community and companionship even when you’re isolated at home. Or, you can use the member search to connect with others and grow your network of contacts.

Get Answers to Your Questions

Another way to find support — anywhere, anytime — is the InterNations India Forum. Here you can ask questions and get tips and advice on just about anything. For example, you can share experiences and stories, or ask anything you are wondering about as you settle into life in India.

Your questions will be answered by experienced expats who are eager to help you feel at home quickly.

In addition to browsing the forum, InterNations has helpful guide articles with detailed tips and information about living abroad in India.

Pursue Your Interests

Once the coronavirus crisis has passed, another way to enjoy expat life is to pursue your hobbies together with other global minds. InterNations Groups offer a variety of interest-based activities — there is something for everyone. Popular groups include the New Delhi Food Group, the Calcutta Explorers Group, or the Chennai Sports & Leisure Group, just to name a few examples. Check out the groups in the community near you. You’ll soon make new friends while doing what you love!

It’s All about Community and Connection

An Australian InterNations member in India notes that what she likes best about living here is “experiencing such a different culture, the travel opportunities, and new friendships”.

New friendships are often a highlight of the expat experience.

Because in the end, no matter what is going on in the world, great connections with like-minded people always make life a little brighter.

InterNations makes this possible in normal times and even in times of crisis, as you can build a strong expat network, connect with global minds using online tools, and (once it is safe again) get together in person at various events and activities.