What is a good way to meet people in Sydney?

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Dee7484

When you start uni, check out whats listed around campus and ask around in your classes - you're bound to find something ur interested in. Welcome to OZ!

ninox81

You will be fine, as long as donâ€™t lock yourself in your room all day. There will be plenty of students in the same boat, and you will find that you will form friendships quite quickly. I was in the same situation a few years ago, at first it might seem a little bit daunting, but sometimes itâ€™s good to have a fresh start.

Jess

If you're living in a residential college at the uni, you'll have absolutely no problems meeting people/making friends/great social life. If you're living off campus, just check out the different clubs you can get involved in during O-week so that you can meet like-minded people. It depends where you are in sydney but there are heaps of nightclubs/bars you can go to. But probably the best way to meet people is to join a club (sports/hobby etc)!

Froggie

Just say gidday to each person you meet, we have to walk everywhere and we always just say gidday or good morning, we are a pretty friendly bunch, there are those who are so distrustful, but they have their reasons, but mostly, a nod and a gidday will bring a smile to our faces, hope that helps, welcome to our beautiful country and goodluck in your studies :)

The Mouse II

Walk outside your place of residence. Go to the nearest drinking hole (pub) or restaurant or milk bar or cafÃ© and say "HI"

Sydney is a big place. There are myriads of places to meet people. You shouldn't even have to ask.

Mel

Unibar.. each campus has one. You'll meet plenty of people around the uni grounds.

Irena

Sometimes other wanderers can pick up, if someone is on their own, and will endeavour to make contact with you, even just in the street, or a public place. I have found that in both Sydney, and other parts of the world.

Rupert G

Say G'day Mate.

Rebirth

Oh, you're the same as me. I'm an University student from abroad and I'm also going to start uni. in March. Anyway good places to meet people, hmm...try going to Newtown during the daytime or Harbour Bridge and have a coffee or have lunch. If you want to go during the nighttime then I suggest going to King's Cross or George Street or Oxford Square. I always go to Taylor Square Hotel in Oxford (I know the owner there.) Anyway if you would like to meet up just send me an email, phantom7moonlight@yahoo. Anyway wish you the best.

maximus_paestum

the best way to meet people is to go the the shopping centre
there you will find a lot of people and look to the one that you you back

ari

i'd try meeting people around the uni, it is easy, there are allot of people who have travelled to sydney for uni, so they will feel a bit 'out there' too. you'll have no trouble, as everyone has said we are pretty easy going here and usually friendly, just remember to be safe, not all of us have good intentions (unfortunately). glad you came to visit, i'm sure you'll love it most people do.

shrebee

welcome to sydney and it will be easy making friends,just choose some nice coffee and lunch places and work you way up from there.Its beautiful here and you will be welcomed,enjoy and stay safe!

John M aka Needs More Cowbell

Meet up with shreebee....she's a really nice lady. All the Australians I've ever met have been wonderful people.

getsal

Honestly, you're going to be surprised how easy it is to meet people in Sydney. Hope you have fun. It's a beautiful city. By the way, Sydney is a huge city so I don't know what you mean by local but just about anywhere near a uni is going to be a pretty good sociable place for you. Welcome to Oz and G'day!

Melony 57

I don't live in Sydney but any club or bar is good for meeting people just be careful who buys you a drink as like other countrys people can put something in it.
Aussies are very friendly people so i doubt you'll have any trouble making friends along the way.
I haven't been to Kings Cross in Sydney for years but it was a rough area so I advise you to steer clear of that suburb.
Ask people you meet at school about good places they will help you and may even invite you out somewhere.
Enjoy our country and friendly people!
Mel ;-)

Bob M

It doesn't matter where you go in Sydney. We're a very friendly bunch of approx 4 million in the city and surrounding suburbs so you're bound to meet at least a few of us.

If you have any trouble, try dropping your books and notepads on the footpath (that's a 'sidewalk' if you're American) - somebody will pick them up for you and say "G'day" to you. It's all downhill from there. Where are you coming from?

Bring some of your friends too....we're not 'full' here yet.

As from March - I bit you a friendly welcome to the Land Of Oz.

trenardy

Given that Kings Cross is full of seedy strip clubs, down & out drug addicts and ladies of the night. And given that The Taylor Square Hotel is renowned for being a gay bar full of rent boys in a seedy part of Sydney â€“ maybe these two places are not the best introduction for a newly arrived overseas student!!

There are certainly nicer areas to go for nightlife â€“ Glebe, The Rocks, Bondi, Manly, Darling Harbour.

Having lived in Sydney for many years, business people you see in the city are generally very unfriendly but I doubt you will meet many of them on a social level.

There are loads of international students and backpackers here and I have always found both very friendly.

Colleges and universities often have social clubs, so make sure you join these too, as you will also meet Australian students studying at your college and you can have a wide circle of friends from different nationalities.

I suggest you go to some pubs that cater for backpackers (i.e.) there are quite a few well-known ones in Glebe or Irish Style Bars in the CBD, you are bound to meet a great crowd.

If drinking is not your scene, that maybe you could join a sporting club, sailing club, rock climbing club, scuba diving club, ocean swimming club.......there is so much to do in Sydney, the list is endless.

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Jai

kings cross or cronella. no seriously just get out to a sporting event get talking and good aussie people should take you under their wing

amalmahadevan

Try to obtail a visa and air ticket and go

nobody_000

haha.... if ur a girl u'll have no problem finding people. in fact guys will find u. haha.... sydney is a great place. u'll enjoy it. just in case if u don't find anyone email me!!!

Paul R

They Will Probably Have A Freshers Week Filled With Activities For All The New Arrivals. It's A Great Way To Meet New People! Other Than That, You're Going To Meet Loads Of New People All In The Same Boat When You Start. Just Be Yourself And Do The Kind Of Thing You Would At Home To Meet New Friends.
Above All Enjoy Sydney Darl And Have A Beaut Time In Australia!

askanangeldonnamarie

Depending on what your hobbies are, maybe you can try going on the internet and finding places of interest eg. spiritual church in the local area where you will be staying. It is a great place to meet other people...there are many people from different backgrounds who love to meet usually once a week but enjoy the idea that no matter what your belief of God is but love to meet and spend an hour or so together. You only need to believe there is a God and the Communion of Spirit and the Ministry of Angels, and that there is the continual existance of the Human Soul.

Roxy M

I have never been to Sydney, but if you go to classes you will meet people. You could also try playing netball or sports or joining interests groups

Caleb B

You will find Sydney is a really friendly city.

I assume that by college, you mean University.

Pretty much every Uni has an "Overseas Students' Association" that helps people settle in.

They organise social events and so on.

This will help you meet some locals to start with

The people you meet there will not always be you friends throughout uni, but it is a great start.

sydneysider55454

unibar, uni, work, pubs or interest groups!
:)
It'll be fine. You should meet new people.

Benson

just go thre and be ya self.........ull meet very good people

raiderisgaminonya

make sure to stop by Adelaide, email me and I'll show you round :)

jessica t

you could try the pubs and disco places and ask if you want to be my friend. if they say yes ask in a week you want to be friends for life

HerbalPhil Wellness Warrior!

Meet me, I am free, what date, if we meet where and when you decide, just be aware I care for an aged mother?

shakra

come to The Roxbury Hotel in Glebe from 5pm onwards tomorrow - Saturday 9th Feb!!!

we're having a shindig!

loads of friendly people!

if you cant find anyone there who is nice enough to talk to.. ask someone if they know shakra (me!) and I'll introduce you to some people!

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