So, I was in Berlin, completely alone. In the beginning, I kept myself busy touring the city, traveling, having long video calls with friends at home, and meeting up with Toronto buddies who happened to be visiting Berlin strangely, there were a large number of Torontonians in Berlin during my first summer here. I sulked a lot in those first days.
Moving abroad is way different than taking a vacation. Trying to grapple with loads of German-related administration was overwhelming. Navigating the public transit was stressful. Learning the language was not as fun as I thought. It took time and a fair amount of self-imposed fearlessness fake it until you make it! I moved here in , and in , this still holds. Stay Ahead of the Game: Get the latest news on immigration, job opportunities, and life in Germany delivered straight to your inbox.
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Here are my top ways to make new friends both foreigners and locals! It will help make your transition easier including finding a job if you can communicate with Germans , β¦ in German. The great part about enrolling in a language class is that you can befriend your fellow classmates, who are most likely new to the country as well.
You can study together or hang out doing other things. The other great thing is that once you have a basic command of the German language, you can begin speaking with locals and open up even more opportunities to forge new friendships.
