How important is it for an Aggie grad to make the first move socially after relocating?

Quick answer

Very. Moving to a new city can create a trap where everyone waits for someone else to initiate. Grant encourages saying hello at apartment events, inviting a coworker to grab food, joining the Aggie club event, asking someone to play pickleball or returning to the same coffee shop or fitness class. You do not have to be naturally outgoing; you just need enough small first moves for repeated connections to begin.

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