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If you’re wondering how to navigate the challenges of life abroad, you’re not alone. Join InterNations and connect with a community of like-minded expats in the USA! You’ll find many ways to network, socialize, and make new international friends.

Don’t miss a variety of welcoming online and in-person events. Join groups to pursue your hobbies — from sports to music, there’s something for everyone With InterNations, you’ll quickly feel at home wherever life takes you.

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Everyone should join InterNations to enjoy everything from business events to networking to cultural and travel experiences.
Ranim, InterNations Cairo

InterNations helped me meet many people of different cultures - now I'm more open-minded and happier!
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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.

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  • New to Cleveland
    5 replies
    Apr 9, 12:57 AM
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    Hi I'm new to Ohio. I just moved here. I live about one hour or maybe a little over that (in Tallmadge). I would like to connect and make friends. Please if any gathering is happening let me …

  • English Classes in Columbus
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    Aug 23, 6:02 PM
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    The OSU (Ohio State University) has a ESL program. The international community helps with english with no extra cost. I used to be part of the program while I was in school. Let me know if you need …

  • Reliable place to buy second hand cars?
    4 replies
    Sep 17, 8:44 PM
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    Hi Thomas and Happy New Year. Maybe is a little late but if you are still looking for a 2nd hand car and you don't mind to take a 2 hours trip to Cincinnati, I could recommend you the Midwest Auto …

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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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