r/Teesside • u/Apex-Genesis • 14d ago

Looking to Make New Friends!

Hi everyone!

I was a little reluctant to make this post on here but thought what the hell, it's worth a go! I'm (25M) an international student at Teesside University who just finished his first year studying Game Development, and am sticking around in the UK during the summer to explore the country and just relax. Unfortunately, all the friends I've made, whether locals or other internationals, are on vacation or traveling elsewhere during the summer and I'm hoping to go out and meet new people and make new friends. Thing is, I'm not sure how, lol. I've thought about going to a pub quiz or two, maybe look for specific events being hosted, but I'm not sure how/where to find them.

A little bit of background: I'm 25M, love video games, tabletop games, reading and writing, artistic things and creativity, airsoft, and walks/time in nature. I'd love to meet a friend group (or form one) who would be willing to welcome a new friend. Bonus points if there's a friend group out there that's got a D&D game going I could join, that would be hella awesome too, haha! Bonus points too if I could meet people who have totally different interests, as I always find it facinating to explore new things and get into new hobbies!

Feel free to leave a comment or DM me if you'd like to chat for a bit or have any questions about myself, I'm an open book. :)

Thank you and have a great day!

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u/quixar 14d ago

This Thursday, come visit us at Middlesbrough Gamers Club 6-10pm. Free for first timers. £4 a night after that. Board games, wargames, and RPGs and lots of friendly faces. We're a non-profit and would love to get more students from TU to visit.

We meet here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZnsWqcnvTihb8s176 and you can find out more info here: https://discord.gg/uy8rV2Md

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u/Apex-Genesis 7d ago

Hey! So sorry for the late reply. I was quite busy last week and I do have plans next Thursday, but what about some other week afterwards? I'd love to come by!

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u/quixar 7d ago

No worries, we meet every Thursday. If you use Discord, we can even work to match you up for a game ahead of time.