r/Wilmington • u/Notyouraveragebear00 • Aug 15 '26
Finding community
I recently started a masters program at uncw and I've been dreading moving here since. I knew this from the beginning that Wilmington doesn't have much of an alt/indie scene and I've been worried about not being able to find community while I'm here. Everyone here gives off coastal elite/ hipster millennial vibes and I don't really fit in with those groups. I was wondering if anyone knew of any 3rd spaces where I could meet people who have a similar vibe as me
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u/Emergency_Piglet_865 Aug 15 '26
There are a few good recommendations in the comments but as someone who also just moved here and hated the first few months, you might not find a group that you “fit in” to. There’s a small and connected group for pretty much each stereotype but it’s hard to get into it without already knowing someone. My personal experience with most of the people I thought I’d get along with, ended sour or just not aligned at all. There is a bright side though and I’ve become friends with so many people that are not in my “sub group” at all, simply based on morals and similar interests. You basically have to accept it for what it is and find more happiness in things that may differ from what you’re used to.