Chennai - An Expat and NRI Survival Guide

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Where do I meet other Expats?

Expatriates in Chennai could be from the United States and Europe, and more often from South Asia such as China, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Malaysia. Cultural and Language centres often attract a lot of expatriates who wish to interact with people from their own country, or learn a new language or art form. It’s also a way to network with locals who have international links. The main centres in Chennai are the British Council and American Consulate, and their well stocked libraries, the Alliance Francaise de Madras, Max Mueller Bhavan, the Japanese and the Russian cultural centres. Some of the web communities devoted to expatriates often list interesting events. It’s also useful to check the website of professional relocation services such as Global Adjustments who organise some events to engage the expat community. Another good idea would be to scout the weekly listings of social events in the leading newspapers, as if you go to a cultural event that is of interest to you or join a particular club of interest like the Boating club or Madras Cricket Club, you are more likely to meet people with similar interests. Chennai also has the presence of social clubs like the Rotary Club, Lions and YMCA which can also provide a forum for interaction.

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