Speed Friending?

[chasinglory]

Before I pick a job and cross an ocean, is there a good way to connect with people that are already working/living there? Is that generally just done with blogs like this one?

[Tdol]

It depends on the country- many countries have expat forums, blogs and sites that can help with the specific issues involved in moving to and living in a country. Where are you thinking about going?

[chasinglory]

I'm actually not sure yet on the location. I was more just wondering if there was a generally used medium for people to meet eachother (may it be blogs, facebook, or something else). Just wanted to make sure that I hadn't missed something.

[billod]

I'm actually not sure yet on the location. I was more just wondering if there was a generally used medium for people to meet eachother (may it be blogs, facebook, or something else). Just wanted to make sure that I hadn't missed something.

there should be of course, but it is hard to connect. i mean, I'm Korean and i met few foreginers who are living in here. But none of them actually know about sites you want.

And if you want to teach in other contry i suggest to make a native friend ,as a student or the person who live in korea,i know it is always better to make a 'native friend'.

[chasinglory]

I figured that it would help to have local connections. Does the expat group not use Facebook or LinkedIn?

[Tdol]

Yes, they do.

[lip420]

I'd figure out where you want to go first and then people can help point you in the right direction.