PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE
The first, and perhaps the most important in my opinion, is to really put yourself out there. It is so important, especially at the beginning of your stay, to make an effort to attend as many things as you can in order to meet people and show that you genuinely want to cherish this time in your new home. There are many great and fun events happening all year long. Some examples of this are Fasching, Kirchtag, Easter Markets, Christmas Markets, and many more! These events really allow you to experience the culture in Villach to its full extent! There is no doubt that this can be an uncomfortable process, especially if you are a little bit shy, but I feel like this is the only way to make friends and to have some fun!
