An Expat Talks about Living in Burlington, Vermont

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Burlington

What activities, clubs and organizations would you recommend to newcomers to help them meet others?

Join the Green Mountain Cycling Club, art classes at Frog Hollow, volunteer for United Way, take classes at local art colleges.

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In terms of religious, racial, economic and cultural diversity, are the people of this city or town diverse? Are they accepting of differences? Describe.

Very liberal but not very diverse, very caucasion.

What are the main industries in this city? What types of career opportunities commonly exist? How do most people find new jobs?

Tourism is probably the biggest, tough to find jobs, tight job market, once you find a job here people seem to be very loyal.

In general, what are peoples' priorities in this city? For example, do lives revolve around work, family, socializing, sports, etc.?

Family and the outdoors.

If a friend of yours was thinking of moving to this city or town from far away, what other advice would you give them.

Look for a job first and start networking right away. Buy Warm clothes.