Starting postgrad degree in Adelaide next month, want to meet some people!

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Hi!

 

So, in the last few weeks I've made the life-changing decision to suddenly move to Adelaide and do a second degree, completely changing my career direction at the tender/over-the-hill age of 31.

 

I know a couple of people in Adelaide already, but my social circle is suddenly going to be very small, and I'd love to meet up with a few of you fine folks sometime later in February once I've arrived, thought I'd get the ball rolling here. Am currently feeling pretty nervous and I think making a few new friends would help me get over that hump of 'oh god this is actually real'.

 

A few things I like:

 

Pubs, conversations, comedy, theatre, barbecues, parties, films, board games, sports, friendly people, coffee, vanquishing enemies

 

If any of that sounds good, and you'd be up for meeting a new guy and showing me some cool places in a new city then I'd be very grateful and excited to meet you! Or if you have any suggestions of things I could get involved in (am already randomly signed up to a dancing class when I get here as that's another of my 'things for 2014' - but any other ideas welcome too) I'd love to hear them.

 

Yours nervousexcitedly,

[Diane]

Hi and welcome to the forum!

 

Reading your interests, I can point you in the direction of a couple of things that might interest you....

 

http://www.adelaidecomedy.com/ Join up, and head down to the Rhino Rooms in the city any time you fancy a good laugh: established and up-and-coming comedians both appear there, great night out, won't break the bank, friendly people

 

http://www.thehungryhippo.com/ - Been meaning to try this myself for ages - board games and maybe a bit of enemy vanquishing - go for it, and let us know what you think!

 

Coffee is great in Adelaide,m I don't think you'll be disappointed!

 

Oh and register at http://www.weekendnotes.com for Adelaide to keep up with what's happening in and around the city.

 

Which University are you going to be at?

[Rachiegarlo]

please discuss further the "vanquishing enemies" sounds interesting.

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Sorry for the slow reply, this all sounds great! Have had a hectic few weeks sorting everything out.

 

I'm going to be at the University of Adelaide. Will definitely have to check out the hungry hippo thing if I manage to meet a few people into that sort of night, it looks pretty fun.

 

Getting very excited about all of this now, roll on the end of the month!

[Kacymru]

Hi 'NervouslyExcited',

My friend Jen and I are both in the 'tender' 30's age group and are up for meeting new people - we actually became friends through this website ourselves!

We'd happy to catch up for a drink/ food and show you some sites.

Give us a shout if you're interested - that also goes for anyone else reading this - the more the merrier!

Karen

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Hi Karen, that sounds fantastic - I'll definitely take you up on that a bit later in the month after I've arrived