After having lived in Denmark for the last 6 years (I'm half American/half Danish), I've moved to San Francisco in order to attend my dream University as a transfer student
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I move a lot. In the process of moving to Melbourne right now from Sydney. Anyway, maybe you already know this, but it takes time, at least a year in a new city. I think the thing to focus on is your interests and then find groups of people based on that. Take one day classes in something you are interested in, go to a library events, maybe look for the Danish community within SF - just as a place to start. It is like sifting through large groups to find one person you connect with.
It is a little sad to hear you are having a hard time enjoying SF - it is such a great city. have you been to Tartine - a nice little bakery, very crowded, nice communal table, and then wander over and walk through Golden Gate park to the ocean, so much to love.
I moved from Africa to the US and it's been 10 years and I still don't have a "social circle" , clique or any friends per se. So now you as an American now know how I feel as a foreigner in America. Most Americans never travel out of their zone (city, state or even country) so they have no idea how I feel when I try to explain it to them. Everyone has someone they went to school with, etc and they hang with, even when you hang with them you feel like a 6th wheel. It's been tough. Things that make you want to consider moving back to your country.
My suggestion is to enjoy this time with yourself. Learn to do things by yourself and make dates with yourself (dinner, movies, local bands) and with time you'll meet people along the way who may just be doing (or going through) the same thing.
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It is a little sad to hear you are having a hard time enjoying SF - it is such a great city. have you been to Tartine - a nice little bakery, very crowded, nice communal table, and then wander over and walk through Golden Gate park to the ocean, so much to love.
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My suggestion is to enjoy this time with yourself. Learn to do things by yourself and make dates with yourself (dinner, movies, local bands) and with time you'll meet people along the way who may just be doing (or going through) the same thing.
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