New to traveling- What's your favorite way to meet people in each location?

[kgpatterson87]

Hi everyone! I'm new to traveling. I'm an ICU nurse. I've taken my first assignment in Pennsylvania. I love it!! I can't wait to go to the west coast.

I scrolled through and couldn't really find anything about meeting new people. I have joined the local Meet Up groups for my area that are geared toward my interests, and I found a good local coffee shop so I can at least be around people. I also have my dog, so I go to the dog park. What else do you guys do to reach out to non-medical people? They don't have to be non-medical, but you know, people in public.

I have had a lot of extra time on my hands until I make friends, so I started a blog about new travelers, and I started to study for my CCRN. I also applied to start my bachelors degree. That fills a lot of my time, but I need social interaction outside of the unit.

Any pointers appreciated

Kimberly

[BD-RN, BSN, RN]

I'm new to my area and just joined my first meetup group geared toward young professionals; that was the only common denominator; just being 20's-early 30's and looking to meet people. Just went to the first event and loved it. It was refreshing to meet people NOT in medicine and listen to all our our interests, different or same. I'm honestly really looking forward to the next event!

When I moved to NYC I took myself to dinner and sat at the bar (don't necessarily have to drink to sit there :) ). I ALWAYS met new people that way, and if it was a slow night I made friends with the bartender :) Actually, I do that wherever I live. If I want to go to dinner and my friends don't, shoot! Well, I'm going to dinner!

[TraumaSurfer]

On the west coast there will be many wine events at the wineries or breweries if that is your choice. These events are not a bar scene but a gathering of professionals and average working class. Even the grocery stores host these events. Wine tasting classes are fun. Cooking classes and book signings are great social things especially of the cooking class is hands on with groups. Historic walking tour are great also. Do a boating event. Join the hospital rowing crew if they have one. Plenty of park activities on the west coast. Go to a play and then the after party if there is one.