Help! How Do I Adjust to A New Town? (E212)

About this episode

The episode discusses strategies for adjusting to life in a new town with insights from an InterVarsity alumna.

How do I adjust to living in a new town? Many grads face this challenge at some point. The time comes to pack the car, relocate, and get settled in a brand new place. But once you arrive, how do you meet people? Discover your favorite coffee shop? Find the quickest route to the grocery store? Most importantly, how long before it starts to feel like home? This week, we’re joined by Josephine, an InterVarsity alumna who’s been living in a new town for 10 months but still doesn’t feel at home. Jon and Josephine discuss strategies for getting settled, exploring her surroundings, and taking steps toward making new friends. RELATED EPISODES Where Should I Live? (E183) - Apple , Spotify , YouTube The Struggle for Friendship: Moving from Isolation to Connection (E168) - Apple , Spotify , YouTube OTHER RESOURCES After College by Erica Reitz STAY IN TOUCH Socials: @afterivpod Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

People in this episode

Host: Jon

Guest: Josephine

Topics covered

• adjusting to a new town
• making friends
• exploring surroundings
• feeling at home
• life transitions

Keywords

• new town
• adjustment
• friendship
• exploration
• settling in

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: InterVarsity

Books & works: After College

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