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Grant’s working target is about three social events or activities per week during the first 30 days. That is a flexible goal, not a quota. A demanding work schedule, travel, personality, and energy level should shape the actual calendar. The important thing is repeated participation. A mix might include apartment events, alumni gatherings, recreation, volunteering, faith-community activities, and neighborhood routines. HomeBase cannot guarantee friendships or any particular outcome, but a calendar with consistent opportunities gives connection a much better chance than leaving the social transition entirely to luck.
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