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Would like to volunteer as local contact for ex pats

N
#1

Hello,

I am US born and a resident of Philadelphia. I travel a lot out of the country and have often wondered how it would be to be an expat in another country and how to mix with locals.

Well here I am a local and happy to be that local contact for someone moving/living here. I speak some German, (young) 63 years old. Have traveled extensively. Solo (and L for anyone LGBTQ).

I enjoy meeting and talking to others from outside the US.

Nancy

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Bhavna
#2

Hello Nancy,


Welcome to the forum and thank you so much for your kind offer.


Maybe you could tell us what you like about Philadelphia and if you think it is a city where expats can find some opportunities.


All the best

Bhavna

N
#3

Hello Bhavna and others,

Philadelphia is a mix of grit and authenticity. -- Not sure that is the best introduction, but underneath there is a livable city with everything you need within walking distance.

A major US city, it is much less expensive to live or visit than New York, Boston, Washington, DC in the Northeast US. Easy to get to with Philadelphia International Airport. It is possible to live here without a car, which is not the case in many parts of the US, with good public transit.

Located 2 hours from NYC and Washington, DC. A little over an hour to the beach. In the city, there is a great dining scene, nightlife, museums, history. Healthcare is probably the biggest job opportunity here. Universities include University of Pennsylvania, Drexel, Temple University.  Nearby there is Villanova and other smaller colleges and universities.

Happy to answer questions, or be a "go to" source.

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