How do I make friends fast in London as an international student?

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I'm worried I'll spend 3 months in my room. How do international students actually meet people in London?

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Practical playbook: (1) Go to every social activity your school organises in the first 2 weeks — that's where 80% of your friendships form. (2) Find one weekly meetup that's not from your school: r/london and Meetup.com have language exchanges, hiking groups, board game nights, runs. Commit to one for 4 weeks. (3) Use apps strategically — Bumble BFF and Timeleft work in London. (4) Make a habit (same gym, same café, same Tuesday pub quiz). Familiarity beats charm. (5) Avoid the same-country trap — if you're Spanish and only hang out with Spanish students, your English won't improve and your social life ends when they leave.

How do I make friends fast in London as an international student?

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