- Brian Norris
When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.
Living in Lafayette
Lafayette is one of the largest cities in Louisiana, and is nicknamed ‘the hub state’ as a result of its location at the center of Acadiana, known for being the Cajun region of the US following the settlement of a number of Acadians who were moved out of Canada. As a popular tourist destination, Lafayette has plenty to offer in terms of culture, particularly Cajun culture. There are a number of fantastic places to visit including the Acadian Cultural Center and the Acadian Village which offer a great insight into Cajun traditions as well as the Children’s Museum and a thriving downtown area which offers plenty in terms of leisure including nightlife and shopping. Expats living in Lafayette can experience a number of festivals which take place in the area including the Festival International de Louisiane which celebrates Lafeyette’s French history as well as the Festival Acadiens et Creoles.
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Moving to Lafayette
Expats moving to Lafayette will find that it is still a relatively young city, which has a thriving diverse culture. Housing is considered to be affordable and there are a number of recommended schools in the area, ideal for expatriates moving to Lafayette with children. There is also a university in the area, which is a part of the University of Louisiana and teaches a number of subjects including business, biology, nursing, architecture and computer science. The area is well connected to other parts of Louisiana via rail and road and the city itself has a number of bus routes making it easier to get around. Lafayette also has its own regional airport with a number of links to other cities. For expatriates moving to Lafayette, there are a number of benefits to joining InterNations, which provides expats with a wealth of information about relocating and who could help provide important details about moving to the city and about practical areas such as transport and more.
Working in Lafayette
There are a number of areas in which an expatriate seeking work in Lafayette may find opportunities. The city is known for being the main shopping area for the rest of Acadiana area with plenty of opportunities for work in this industry. Manufacturing is also a major industry in Lafayette with a number of high profile businesses operating in the area including CIS Hammers and more. There are also a number of opportunities to work in the technology industry thanks to a thriving IT community. Expats working in Lafayette may be able to find out more information about working in the city through joining the InterNations online expat community, putting them in touch with expatriates from all over the world who may have ideas and advice to share with expats in Lafayette, providing an excellent resource for those relocating to the city.
- Brian Norris
When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.
- Caroline Stiles
In such an international city such as Washington, D.C. InterNations holds great events for everyone to network and enjoy themselves.
