<p>I am dorming in a single, and I’m worried about making new friends and fitting in. I definitely want a network of close friends that I can hang out with and socialize with. How easy is it to find your niche at UPenn? I’m definitely outgoing and willing to introduce myself and start conversations. I’m just still nervous about how receptive my fellow Penn students will be.</p>
<p>I’m also asian btw.</p>
<p>Don’t worry - that anxiety before your freshman year starts is totally normal. Everyone experiences it in some way.</p>
<p>Take advantage of NSO. You’ve got a week before classes start to meet a TON of freshmen. Everyone’s in the same boat, and that’s the best opportunity to just walk up to people and introduce yourselves. The first night might seem a little awkward, but everyone will be friendly by the second day. I know it sounds a little crazy, but go to every event (Penn sponsored) and go out at night, so you can meet as many people as you can. It’s really random, but freshman orientation is the only time you can just approach people, say hi, and not feel weird. Everyone else will be doing the same thing!</p>
<p>Don’t worry about not having a roommate. You’ll get to know the people on your hall or floor. If you’re not in Hill or the quad, meet some people who live there and just latch onto their hall. Go to the activities fair and sign up for everything. Are you religious at all? There are a ton of church group social events during NSO. Don’t eat alone - grab a random person and go to the dining hall together. </p>
<p>You’ll fit in just fine - NSO is a ton of fun, and before you know it you’ll be busy with classes and freshman year will fly by.</p>
<p>i’m in a single too. let’s be friends.</p>
<p>Where is your single? If it’s in Hill you’ll have no problems. If it’s in the top floor of the quad it’s a little tougher. I was in a single last year and a number of my friends were as well. I was in 3rd floor Riepe in a hall of all doubles so it was very easy to make friends. My friends in singles in Hill had an even easier time making friends because everyone in Hill hates being in those tiny rooms that you can walk into any common room there and find people to talk to. My friends in singles on the 4th floor Riepe (top floor of Riepe) had less luck in their halls because they were all singles and less social that the average quad hall. They, however, somehow made friends and so will you. Don’t worry. Just go out there and have fun. You will make friends. One roommate will not make the difference.</p>
<p>slim2none id glady be your friend anyday. lol but sadly i cant compromise my identity after posting a thread as lame as this. lol but i really appreciate all the input from you guys. thanks. it really helps</p>