<p>Im sorry for my english. Im newcomer. My homemates and I are esl students. We came to US 1 month ago, by the way, we are Turkish and we suffer from lonely. I mean that we came US and we cannot communicate native people, we cannot meet new people. Its too difficult for us because we feel isolated.
Esl arranges some organization but these organizations always exclude natives. And students clubs organizations are limited. We cant improve our english skills. We havent any opportunity learn to new condition and american custom. For examle we dont know any good local restaurant or we dont know where should we see. Shortly we cant adapt America.</p>
<p>For these reasons, we think that sometimes we can arrange little activities with you. For examle dinner, cinema, paintball, travel museum or just chat. We can found our little natural international group. Of course, if you want too. Please think that. Thanks. Sorry for my english again</p>
<p>Welcome! Where do you attend university? I’m sure you’ll find that Americans are very welcoming & friendly. First of all, does your program offer any sort of “conversation group” program, or home-stay option? Do you have an international center with advisors you can speak to about your concerns? </p>
<p>The biggest barrier to breaking out & meeting local people is if you spend all your time around your other Turkish housemates. I’m sure it feels more comfortable & eases the loneliness, but it also makes potential new friends/acquaintances hesitant to approach you. Try joining student clubs/organizations/sports that are <em>different</em> from your housemates. Try venturing out away from them, so you will be forced to meet new people and use the language.</p>
<p>Also try to find your area’s “Visitor Center.” It’s a place where you can get maps, information about things to see and do, etc. Find a music festival, a “farmer’s market,” a list of events, and try going to some of them - alone or with just one friend. The Visitor Center can also give you restaurant ideas and things to see. Talk to the staff there - they are usually very friendly & helpful.</p>
<p>You will need to take a risk & put yourself out there. Once you meet a few people, they will invite you places & introduce you to their friends, so it will become easier. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks so much for your helping. We attended in Austin, Tx. We are going to try students clubs soon. Unfortunately we stay together and we are mostly speaking Turkish.</p>
<p>By the way I agree with you natives are friendly but we cant find any opportunity to connect natives except students club. Whatever, we will try to your suggestion. Again thanks a lot :)</p>
<p>“Unfortunately we stay together and we are mostly speaking Turkish.”</p>
<p>Try to break away from this habit… It makes it hard for other people to approach you.</p>
<p>(BTW, I’ve been married for 20+ years to a former international student. We never would’ve met if he had always been hanging out in a group of his friends from back home.)</p>