getting to know people

AlphaFlight
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:21:16 +0000

I recommend the “hangout” places on campus. I used to hangout at an on-campus coffee place and met some really good friends there.

One of the best places to meet people are at club or organizational meetings. Like someone already said, you aren’t forced to become friends with someone because you see them every day in HS. You now have the option of surround yourself with people of common interests or concerns.

You can always start a “Rotation” club. If you are taking a large lecture hall intro class, then you can get together with people for a “rotation”. So not everyone has to attend every class. Then you can get together and copy notes, study for tests and do the class papers/projects together. You can still do this if your prof has a sign-in sheet.

Even if you live on campus, try and make friends with someone who lives off-campus or commutes. Find out where the commuters hangout, there maybe an on-campus commuter lounge. SO if you don’t have a car and they do, they can still drive you around. Commuters also know where everything is and can help you out in your new school town.

lastly, if you are shy or reserved, practice your introductions and handshake, “Hello, my name is…” can be very difficult to say as a freshman.