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American Family in Ahmedabad Suburb Finds Community Through Reddit

Local Reddit members have responded with language support plus cultural invites to help the family settle in Shela.

Overview

  • The family relocated to Shela for a year-long software assignment and have been settling in for a month.
  • Despite praising Ahmedabad’s vibrant food scene and friendly residents, they felt isolated beyond their workplace circle.
  • They posted on r/AskAhmedabad seeking recommendations for local social activities and a private Gujarati tutor.
  • Contributors recommended joining weekend running clubs, heritage walks, art workshops and traditional garba classes.
  • Several Reddit users offered private language lessons plus playdates and personal meetups to facilitate integration.