Hey everyone! I just got accepted into grad school, and also just signed the lease for my apartment. I’m really excited about moving up north. But I’m also a little anxious about making new friends and creating a meaningful social life. How do you guys make friends, are there any social clubs, or meet ups that are prominent in the area?

For a little perspective, I’m in my mid to late 20s, and I am a musician. I enjoy all things, anime, books, languages, as well as good spots to eat, and or shop. I also love backpacking, camping, and hiking, and all things travel.

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Kolzig33189 t1_jdop5ik wrote on March 26, 2023 at 12:09 AM

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Easiest way is to find local groups/outings/events for those interests you have. So stuff like open mic nights, jam sessions, various music events, etc might be a good option for you.

Formal_Asparagus_987 t1_jdph00u wrote on March 26, 2023 at 3:55 AM

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Welcome to CT 💕 It shouldn’t be too hard to make friends. I’ve been living here for 10 years now and I have made friends here. Good luck and enjoy CT! ☺️🙌

xSkeletalx t1_jdphyxx wrote on March 26, 2023 at 4:05 AM

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If you have any interest in board gaming, Dungeons and Dragons, TCGs, or tabletop miniature games, I’d definitely recommend checking out The Battle Standard in East Windsor, or Tabletop Gaming Center in Newington.

Great communities with scheduled days for different activities, and usually you can find people for various pickup games or running demos to give you a chance to learn new stuff!

Cute-Reflection8032 OP t1_jdqjiwp wrote on March 26, 2023 at 12:17 PM

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Replying to xSkeletalx (#2,364,754)

Thank you for these recs!

jimmy9120 t1_jdqlm07 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 12:39 PM

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See what happens after you move and settled into college

xSkeletalx t1_jdqo894 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 1:05 PM

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Replying to Cute-Reflection8032 (#2,368,630)

I’d be happy to also recommend good places to eat but there are so many around the state, it would be an exhaustive list without knowing particular food interests of yours. There are a lot of good local breweries too!

R0B0t1C_Cucumber t1_jdqsy51 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 1:46 PM

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If you like to have a beer (or even if you don't) there are plenty of open mic type places around (taking into account being a musician). Welcome and good luck!

Mascbro26 t1_jdqx7sl wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:21 PM

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Don't know if you are into sports but check out Waka

https://clubwaka.com/leagues/hartford

OmegaBeams t1_jdr1gze wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:54 PM

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If you're into the creative arts scene there is Real Art Ways on Arbor Street that has a Creative Cocktail night every 3rd Thursday of the month. They're fun and it is a neat venue that does a lot of stuff.

OmegaBeams t1_jdr1r6c wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:56 PM

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Replying to xSkeletalx (#2,369,358)

In Hartford I think the Parkville Marketplace would be a good start! Lots of good food from different cultures all in one spot.

IndicationOver t1_jdrl8ne wrote on March 26, 2023 at 5:15 PM

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Same way you make friends in any state, I never understood this question.

MapBoring384 t1_jduaywl wrote on March 27, 2023 at 6:41 AM

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Replying to OmegaBeams (#2,371,112)

This was going to be my exact answer. Great group of people over there.

cool_zu t1_jdvlktq wrote on March 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM

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Take up BJJ. You will get a great work out, learn how to defend yourself and meet a bunch of people that will become a second family.