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Meeting Friends Online

Over the last few years a new type of online networks and communities has popped up all over the internet. The new type of networks is characterised by offering events that take place in the real world as well as offering online elements. This creates a great opportunity meeting friends online and later meeting up in person.

Making friends onlineTo make things easy, there are only a few different types of networks to choose from.  You can either go for the world famous household brands such as Facebook or Friends Reunited, or you can select from a range of networks that suit your situation, hobbies, or interests.

There are a number of networks that cater specifically for professional expatriates and their families.  Most of these offer free online memberships and charge a small cover fee for events taking place in the real world. The aim of these networks is typically to provide local information, social events, and seminars, and to connect the newcomers with likeminded others to enable them to rapidly build new networks of friends.

To find some of the online networks that specifically cater to expats communities and newcomers you can search the Internet for terms such as “expats” or “new in {Your Town}”.  

Culture Class works together with a few online networks and if you visit our Network section you will find information and membership offers to some of the best in the market.

Go to our Social Networks section..

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