New to the city anyone have any tips on how to make new friends

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Wait for me, i'll be new to the city soon too 😅

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Same!

Bars. Or search the threads in this bowl. People do happy hours and meet ups sometimes.

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Do you play sports? There are lot of FB groups for different games… I found sports to be a great social activity as much as it is a physical one. Really helped me make some meaning connections in a new city. Volleyball, tennis, badminton, basketball etc are great options..

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Go to Momentum Climbing Gym. I've met countless young professionals, and everyone seems to be super friendly! Also, try attending events in the city like the POST downtown or Buffalo Bayou Park.

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I second momentum. The climbing community is so friendly and welcoming.

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Happy to connect I’m looking for some people to connect with as well

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I don't know how KPMG is, but I have alot of friends ive met through EY

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been here for 3 months and have only met friends through friends I already had here, been trying to expand the social circle but no luck 😭

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Happy to connect with fellow Houstonians to make friendship over a coffee!! Feel free to DM and let us chat.

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Same!

It’s honestly really hard to make friends here. Not a sense of community but I actually met a handful of my friends at my Apt complexes. Go to the events they throw and walk around a bit more. People are friendlier than you think.

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Super late to comment but happy to connect as well!

Would be up for a happy hour or dinner

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