r/rouen • u/Ok_Measurement220 • 2d ago
Ask Rouen Any international students in Rouen who want to make friends? (Preferably women)
Hey everyone!
I’m an international student currently studying in Rouen, and honestly, I’ve been struggling quite a bit socially since I got here.
Because of my class schedule, I couldn’t attend the university’s international student event, which would’ve been a great opportunity to meet people in a similar situation. Now I’m kind of stuck trying to figure everything out on my own, and it’s been pretty lonely.
I feel like I’ve been having a hard time connecting with local students. People don’t really seem interested in talking to me, and sometimes I literally say bonjour or salut and don’t even get a response. I don’t know if it’s a cultural thing, a language thing, or if I’m just incredibly unlucky, but it’s honestly starting to affect my mental health.
I’m not expecting everyone to become my best friend overnight, obviously, but it would be nice to have people to talk to, hang out with, explore the city with, or just complain about the struggles of being an international student together lol.
So, are there any other international students or young expats around Rouen, preferably women, who’d like to connect? I’d especially love to meet people who understand what it’s like to move somewhere new and struggle to find their place.
Sometimes you just need someone who gets it.
Feel free to comment or DM me! I’d genuinely love to make some new friends. :)