I am of Indian descent, is Maine a good place to move to?

Question

Hello everyone,

I was thinking about moving to Maine because there might be a job opportunity for me there soon. I currently live in Ontario, Canada. I don't live in a busy city, but it is a very diverse city with many cultures such as Mexican, Italian, African, Pakistani, Canadians and so forth.

So i was just wondering, how are the people in Maine? Are they friendly and welcoming for the most part to new comers? Is there a lot of stuff to do in Maine and is it relatively easy to make friends? Why i ask this is because i am Canadian born but i am of a Sikh descent. Which means, yes i wear a turban and have religious values that are very important to me. But i love all cultures and i do not discriminate. Even here in Canada, i have been made fun of because of the color of my skin and my religious values.

I have heard that Maine is not really a diverse state, but that does not bother me, although it would be nice to see at least one or two indians there lol. So i just wanted to know everyone's opinions and thoughts about me moving to Maine. Will it be good, bad, something between? I am a sociable person and outgoing, i just want to know how i am going to be treated.

I would like to thank everyone for reading this and their opinions.

Answer 1

I think it really depends.  Maine is beautiful and people are nice.  Many people move there to escape the crazy, hectic lifestlyes of other cities/states.

However, it really lacks any diversity.  I think like 97% of the population is white.  So, you will probably lack many cultural experiences.

I would try to take a trip.  Visit some of the towns and get a feel for the area.

Answer 2

CHICAGO is  Very Diverse. It has a huge Indian community its well established and respected. Many places to worship and express your ethnicity.