How to make friends in London

Hi all! I am Ugandan and moved to London 7months ago. I agree that its easy to meet people from all over the world, but making good friends, like the ones back home is difficult.

I have made some good friends at church, through volunteering and at work (not too sure yet. just like anything else that is worth it, it requires effort. it is difficult but not impossible

Join salsa dancing club they are everywhere.

ektasharma89 wrote:

Hi, I am a fashion student from India currently in London from last 3 weeks, no friends or anyone to hang out with. I belong to Delhi. Anyone interested for meeting up or helping me explore London in coming few weeks?
Preferably, someone from India or maybe anyone, who is lonely too just like me..

Hi there! it would be nice to have a drink! Please check your inbox! London is not as bad as people think it is!

I'm looking for freinds (girls) to hang out with (club , pubs. Dance...

hello guys!

Hello kimberlymoore -> An introduction would be great!

Thank you,
Aurélie

Hi all of you. I will search friends on my bicycle in your city.,,

I'm a male (Project Management) Professional from Melbourne, Australia who'll be moving to the UK in early March (probably from March 8th).

Looking to meet new people and hopefully good friends to explore the city together. Very keen to explore the cultural/theatre/music/food aspect.

Will be based in London initally and hopefully finding a job soon upon arrival.

Well I took up a language course and im making many good friends in London.

hi,nice to have u here

@haastrup1950 > could you please introduce yourself?

Just to remind that this topic is "How to make friends in London"

Thank you,
Christine
Expat.com team

Hi!

My name is Gaston de Joseph NDOUTOU; i'm Cameroon, living in a nice town called Douala, our economic capital in the littoral region; i'm 56 year old; i were married, but divorced know. I am christian; and i don't smoke, or drink beer; i often drink two glasses of wine a month; like reading, travelling, cinema, dancing.
I'm fair and like to built a good relation friendship;i have three daughters; one is praparing PHD in FRANCE, another has got her Licence in communication; and the last is doing her first year in university; to become engineer. I were working in our Airlines company from 1981 to May 2008, when the company were liquidated

I am ready to work everywhere in Englan; and hope the employers who are reading this massage may give the opportunity to show my experience

I find having a child helps. You meet other moms, start a conversation about the kids and go from there.
Alternatively I'm sure a dog will do . Parks are full of people walking their dogs and animal lovers easily strike up a conversation with each other. 
Oh, and try volunteering. I recently started working in a charity shop and already met some great people, other volunteers and customers alike.

Good luck to you all!

Hi I am also new to London and in need of friendship and decent conversation. Would love to explore with you
I am fro South Africa and would love to learn about your country

Hi!

From experience, I'd like to suggest that you find a balance between English/foreign friends and your Ugandan community.

The typical warmth you find at your home country is different because people are different in terms of culture, behaviour and also the way they conduct friendship. So if you reach your Consulate/Embassy and any Ugandan community (like a church with more Ugandan people, for example) you will find the way to build that balance.

I think you should not be involved only with Ugandan or only English speaking people because of the risk to become an island, excluding many people (and opportunities) around you.

The balance between your people living there, the English people and the people from other cultures will help you have a richer experience and will increase the chance to find true good friends like you have back in your home country.

Also, try to look through this: http://www.prepareforsuccess.org.uk
I think it is very helpful to newcomers and I have included this website in my preparation to my future studies in UK.

All the best and success!
Pedro.

can i be your friend and get to know you more

Hi there
Sounds great to me

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Hi If you are new in London you are welcome to meet so I can show you a nice places to go in london. Have a nice days. Nicolay

hello london am here now but i think no one here

i am just a child but i want to study in londun that is why i want to make some one friend there first of all.

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I'm a french woman. I came to London january 18th on this years. i would like to meet people and make friends. i'm a friendly girl. i like to music, food, and make up and finally i'm engaged!

hi where do u live ?
XOXO
ESTELLE

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I'm agree with you

Hi
Its really difficult to find good friend for long time, its depend on luck. Its mine thinking

Hello, Can we be friends?

I'm new here in London and it would be nice if I would  found some friends . I'm nice and sociable person , and down-to-earth.Pls decency .

hello all
how are u?
i will come to UK soon,end of Sep and  i stay there for long time
i would like to have friends in all over UK from different national
so any Girls want to have friend??
nice to be one of your friends and to meet u

Hi,

Honestly i am a bit surprised that people do feel it is difficult to make friends in London. I have personally found it to be so friendly, people are usually open minded and willing to talk/meet people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Anyone else have a similar experience?

hello nice meeting you im jean from manila phillipines...

Hi steph

I am new in london.from mauritius,working here,speak french,,just want to make friends to hang out.

Regards

Issack

hello how r u you are good life i am awais from uae age 21 year am good boy plz friendship my e mail [email protected] and my skype id awaisarshad93

also try the Meet Up site

Hello,I'm really so happy to be one your friends.

hi,i am new to London,i am looking forward to find a friends and have chat with them.

hi there im looking for friends who speak french