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Finding Nerdy Friends in Victoria
WalkingOnStrings
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Hey guys,
Looking for some help from anyone that's familiar with Victoria BC. First, background, I've recently come out to the island to get sort of a new start in a new city. I'm a recent undergraduate and didn't have a whole lot tying me down so I thought I'd try my luck in what I've heard is one of the loveliest cities in the country. And from my short time here, I am definitely pumped to be here, it's heading into week two of January and there isn't a single flake of snow on the ground.
The problem however, is that I don't know anyone out here. Apartment hunting and finding a job to pay the bills, that's all fine. It sucks as much as it will always suck, and that's okay I've got a long fuse burning on those. But not having anyone around to just hang out with or talk to is turning out to be super lonely. many of my friend circles were formed in schools, through class, or from friends of friends. And I don't actually have any of those connections out here to branch out from. As I'm sure many can relate to here, I'm very much a nerd, and long for nerdy discussions on film or games, or graphic novels. I also don't particularly like drinking, and though I've tried a couple of bars out here, I don't drink and I don't really mix there or find it easy to relate to and get to know folks in bars. And I mean no offense to people who frequent bars, it's very much a personal preference on my half.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, I have no idea how to make new friends as a new twenty something. Anyone from Victoria know of any nerdy hangouts, weekly or monthly events that go on? Any sort of groups or clubs I could check out? I'd be greatly appreciative.
Looking for some help from anyone that's familiar with Victoria BC. First, background, I've recently come out to the island to get sort of a new start in a new city. I'm a recent undergraduate and didn't have a whole lot tying me down so I thought I'd try my luck in what I've heard is one of the loveliest cities in the country. And from my short time here, I am definitely pumped to be here, it's heading into week two of January and there isn't a single flake of snow on the ground.
The problem however, is that I don't know anyone out here. Apartment hunting and finding a job to pay the bills, that's all fine. It sucks as much as it will always suck, and that's okay I've got a long fuse burning on those. But not having anyone around to just hang out with or talk to is turning out to be super lonely. many of my friend circles were formed in schools, through class, or from friends of friends. And I don't actually have any of those connections out here to branch out from. As I'm sure many can relate to here, I'm very much a nerd, and long for nerdy discussions on film or games, or graphic novels. I also don't particularly like drinking, and though I've tried a couple of bars out here, I don't drink and I don't really mix there or find it easy to relate to and get to know folks in bars. And I mean no offense to people who frequent bars, it's very much a personal preference on my half.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, I have no idea how to make new friends as a new twenty something. Anyone from Victoria know of any nerdy hangouts, weekly or monthly events that go on? Any sort of groups or clubs I could check out? I'd be greatly appreciative.
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Hope you like Vic. We loved it there and our daughter was born there. Unfortunately we are up in Powell River now but hello and welcome to the wet coast.
There should hopefully be some good groups you can join, like film discussion groups or board games ones. I would definately recommend branching out and joining groups that just seem interesting/fun as well.
Blood & Iron martial arts.
http://www.bloodandiron.ca/