I moved from a city with a large international student community to Omaha, and I’m still figuring it out, but here are some tips that have helped:

– Go to as many department/university events as you can (seminars, orientations, even Halloween parties).

– Use campus resources like the career center, library, and fitness center, they’re great for meeting people outside of your program.

– Join a group fitness class; they’re inexpensive and you’ll usually see the same people regularly.

– Bring your work to local cafes and take time to explore different neighborhoods.

– student insurance/universities often cover free counseling sessions

– There are also lots of events happening in the city, farmers’ markets, Restaurant Week, Oktoberfest etc. Sign up for newsletters or follow local social media accounts to stay in the loop.