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  • Brian Norris

    When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.

Welcome to Your InterNations Community of Expats in Columbus

Hello and welcome to your expat community of Columbus, Ohio. As the world's largest network for people living and working abroad, InterNations offers you the opportunity to connect with international people in Columbus and around the world. Packed with comprehensive guides and detailed information, we invite you to take advantage of all the benefits your InterNations membership offers as you make your way towards a new life in Columbus. Especially created for expats, our aim is to support you through this sometimes tricky process, so that you can look forwards with excitement, knowing that help and reassurance is always available. If you have any concerns or day-to-day questions, simply head over to our forum where our friendly members are always happy to share their knowledge and experience with a fellow expat. Remember, they've already made the move to Columbus so pick their brains on everything from tricky paperwork concerns to the best employment agencies.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Join Our Exciting Events in Columbus

Attend our monthly events and activities for Columbus expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Hello, everyone!! Let’s get together and enjoy the holiday season with a fun tour of some of downtown’s best spots! Feel free to join us when you can. Here’s the plan: 5:00 PM: Meet us at Aracri Pi

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in Columbus - or learn something new!

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Embark on a New Life in Columbus

As a busy city, Columbus caters to all, with football, hockey, baseball, basketball, and soccer keeping sports fans happy, while the Metropolitan Park District features a selection of beautiful parks with diverse ecology. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the annual arts festival, the yearly Restaurant Week Columbus festival and the lively bars of the trendy North Market District ensure a busy vibrant lifestyle for all. Columbus' main industries include education, banking, insurance, defense, aviation, energy, steel, medical research, healthcare, retail, and technology. However, as a state capital, governmental positions account for the largest section of the workforce.

Meet Like-Minded Expats at InterNations Events in Columbus

At InterNations we understand that making new friends in an unfamiliar city can be tricky, but you can start by meeting your fellow expats at our large, regular events. Simply come along, socialize, network and have fun; you'll soon realize that you are part of a community of fascinating global minds. We also encourage you to find an InterNations Group where you can meet regularly with like-minded expats as you pursue your own interests in the city. Join the Columbus Adventures Group to get to grips with the city and have fun while also making new friends from our InterNations expatriate community of Columbus.

  • Brian Norris

    When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.

  • Caroline Stiles

    In such an international city such as Washington, D.C. InterNations holds great events for everyone to network and enjoy themselves.

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