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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 Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem is a large city in the US state of North Carolina and is located in Forsyth County. Often shortened to just ‘Winston’, the city is an important location for the region, with a number of industries present. The city is also known by its nickname as "The City of the Arts", due to the importance placed on the arts in the city. Consequently, expats living in Winston-Salem will find that there are a number of galleries, theaters and art schools in the area. Popular places to visit in Winston-Salem include SciWork, which is a Science Center and Environmental Park, and the Historic District of Bethabara, which is the location where Moravian immigrants first settled in North Carolina. Other attractions which expatriates living in Winston-Salem can explore include Old Salem and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts. There are also opportunities to enjoy shopping at Hanes Mall and other areas, and to see the city’s baseball team, the Dash, play at the BB&T Ballpark.
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Moving to Winston-Salem
Expatriates moving to Winston-Salem will find that the city offers a low cost of living in comparison to similar cities, and lower than some of North Carolina’s other major cities. The climate in Winston-Salem is classed as being humid subtropical, which features hot and humid summers with cool winters that include the occasional cold spell. Expats relocating to Winston-Salem will be able to get around easily via bus, with a large network operating through the city, whilst road and rail connect the city to other parts of the state and to nearby High Point, which offers further travel options, for example to New York City. Newly arrived expats in Winston-Salem should sign up to InterNations and make the most of its online forums and features. With more than 1 million members from over 190 different nationalities, InterNations is the ideal place for expatriates to share information and seek advice on areas such as education, housing, culture and more. As such, both InterNations’ guide section on the USA as well as fellow expats can provide an expatriate moving to Winston-Salem with useful advice.
Working in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem is an important economic center in North Carolina and offers a number of opportunities for work in various areas. Expatriates working in Winston-Salem will find that a number of large businesses are based in the city, with well-known names such as BB&T, Krispy Kreme, Reynolds American, ISP Sports and many others having headquarters in Winston-Salem. The city is known for being a large producer of tobacco products and textiles as well as developing into a technological center. Other sectors were expats working in Salem may find jobs include healthcare and medical research, education, government services and others. For more information about work and other aspects of expat life in Winston-Salem, expats should sign up to InterNations and use the chance to connect with other global minds. The InterNations community can prove to be a useful online resource for expats, helping those new to Winston-Salem, or any other foreign city, to quickly settle into their new life abroad.
- 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.
