The Melbourne Expat American Meetup Group

"Hello, I am originally from California and have been living in Melbourne for approximately 3 years. Looking forward to meeting some other American ex-pats and sharing tips. "

"My fiance and I are researching moving to Melbourne. Were moving from Ohio with our 2 yr old son. I need any help or suggestions anyone is willing to offer. I have no idea where to start this process, it's all so overwhelming! "

"Currently residing in Texas, but wanting to relocate to Australia."

"I?m from New Hampshire and have been working in Melbourne for about five months. I?m already very attached to the city of Melbourne and am now looking into moving my family here."

"Hello. My wife and I are from Arizona. She's a landscape architect and I'm a geology professor. We're moving to Melbourne in August 2008."

"Hello! My husband and I might be moving to Melbourne for a year from Washington D.C. We're very excited about the opportunity but feel a little daunted about looking for an apartment to rent and settling into a new place. "

"Hello, recent transplant from the States to Melbourne (moved in Dec. '07). Just starting a job in the IT sector and looking forward to meeting fellow ex-pats. Cheers!"

"Great meeting everyone at the 4/28/08 event (that's right, putting the month BEFORE the day!) I'm the Californian from LA, just starting my 1 year Masters of Applied Finance course from the University of Melbourne."

"Hello, everyone. I'm Simon and my wife Jacquie and I will be moving to Melbourned in August 2009. I joined this group early in the hopes of getting some advance intelligence. I hope nobody minds."

"Hey. What part of MO are you from? My mother is from SE (Poplar Bluff), but I am from Texas. Just curious. LJ"

"I'm from Detroit, Michigan and moved to Melbourne in 2006. Was in New Zealand for a few years before that. I miss Taco Bell and real Ranch Dressing....oh...and it's called Burger King damnit!"

"I have moved to Melboure for work and lived in the US for 3 years in SF and Virgina, love to meet people from the US..."

"Hi, I'm from Los Angeles, living in Melbourne now. I'm getting my Masters at the University of Melbourne and I want to stay here once I finish my program."

"Hi, I am originally from South America. I am new in Melbourne and I am looking for new friends....If you want to become my friend just write me to candy.candy16@yahoo. com Talk to you soon,"

"Right on man- I moved here a few months ago from Dorchester/Quincy area. I used to bartend in London so I know the UK pretty well- I'd be curious to hear about your time there. And its agreed that we won't mention the superbowl: especially nothing about Eli Manning's throw in that horrible last minute..."

"Hey Matt, I was born and raised in Norwood. How about yourself? Sox are off to a good start and C's are in a time warp from the 1980's. Almost the perfect remedy for the SuperBowl that should not be named. Tony"

"Sounds like my life! Where in Boston are you from?"

"I'm in the process of making the move to AUS. I've lived in all 4 corners of the US and still can't find "the" place I'd like to settle down in. I'm hoping Melbourne will be it?! I can't wait to ride the Great Ocean Road!! :)"

"Welcome to Melbourne, Australia, Meagan. I'd like to invite you to join the Australian American Association. Go to www.australianamerican.org for more info. I look forward to hearing from you!"