- Kelly Powell
I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.
InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Gent
Hello to all Americans in Gent! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Gent? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Gent which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st￭ turkey?
Although Gent has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Gent, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.
Connect at Our Events in Gent
Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Gent. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Gent. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Gent.
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Find People Who Share Your Passions
Located in the Flemish Region of Belgium, Gent can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Gent? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in Gent’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the university town has to offer, from the striking Gothic Saint Bavo Cathedral with its famed Ghent Altarpiece by Hubert and Jan van Eyck to Kasteel van Ooidonk, a beautiful moated castle in nearby Deinze, and much more.
Find other Americans to share your hobbies with
Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations
- Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Gent and connect with others.
- Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Gent.
- Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Gent and across the globe.
InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Gent Community today!
Meet Fellow Americans in Gent at Our Events
Our community in Gent is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Gent’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other American expats to explore the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the USA in your local community as well as Americans in Belgium nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Americans living in Gent!
- Kelly Powell
I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.
- Maria Lombardi
You can really get lost in the "capital of Europe" - InterNations helped me to get settled and to make a lot of expat friends.
