<p>I’m so scared, I don’t know what to expect. What if I dont get any friends? Whenever girls try to talk to me, i mumble, and say stupid things, because I get so nervous. One time I got so nervous when I was talking to a girl and she put her arm around my shoulder I pretty much screamed and ran away. Now that I’m leaving home there will be no where to turn. What if I don’t make it? What if i’m just not cut out for this competitive world?</p>
<p>Take it easy, man. College will be the best time of your life. A time to meet new people, experience new things, and to learn. If you can’t talk to girls now, I gaurantee you that you will be able to before you graduate. Just don’t be afraid of what people will think. USC is so diverse that it’s impossible to not find people with your similar interests.</p>
<p>agreed. live life man. Dont be scared, be yourself, you’ll find your niche.</p>
<p>try not to worry too much about it… girls are more worried about themselves than about what you might be doing wrong</p>
<p>I can relate with you a bit. I tend to be quiet and even a bit shy when I first meet people, especially girls. I mean, I’ve always had a good network of friends, but I’m not the outgoing type that can just go anywhere and start talking to people. </p>
<p>Have you thought about joining a fraternity? I’m definitely considering it, because it offers, in a sense, an instant network of friends. Once you pledge, you have a whole group of guys who consider you a “brother.” And the parties and philanthropic events are opportunities to get to know these guys really well. Also, from what I gather, there is a lot of organized interaction with sororities, which I think is really good for someone who tends to get nervous around girls – it’s a lot easier to casually talk to girls in an organized social event than it is to build up the guts to just go talk to a random girl from one of your classes or something. </p>
<p>I’ll also be a freshman next year, so I’m not talking from experience. It’s just what I’ve been thinking. </p>
<p>Good luck! Despite the nerves, I’m sure USC will be great for us both.</p>
<p>awww i’ll be your friend!</p>
<p>Me too. I’ll be your friend!</p>
<p>I can relate because I’m the only person going from my HS. Even at orientation, I felt pretty left out, since I’m shy myself. Hopefully, those activities/organizations on campus will change that. :)</p>
<p>I’ll be your friend too 
you can always PM me or add me on facebook.</p>
<p>What you’re feeling is not unusual, especially with people moving away from home. Entering college is a time of lots of changes and emotions and nearly everyone feels a little nervous or worried about something. You might feel overwhelmed at the start but you’ll get your life and routine back on track soon.</p>
<p>As for being shy/insecure/uncomfortable about social situations (& girls), well, one of the cool parts of college is about learning more about yourself and getting more comfortable being yourself. I know that I’ve improved myself a lot over the past 2 years and I’m doing things today I would have never considered doing before. I’m still kind of shy and quiet and I always seem to say the wrong thing, but I still keep trying.</p>
<p>I’ll be your friend, lol</p>
<p>Dang, it makes me feel happi that people are willing to reach out for one another. Sometimes, from living in the big cities of California, it feels as if everyone is out for themselves. But you guys are just so gosh darn nice. It almost brings a tear to my eye… You guys have given me hope. I will conquer the obstacles that face me. Maybe… just maybe, i’ll find a girl who shares the same interests as me, and we can walk the beaches hand and hand, staring into each others eyes, while the eternal sun sets.</p>
<p>i hope your dream come ture</p>
<p>you should practice on drunk chicks cuz they won’t remember you the next day anyway.</p>
<p>Somehow I think practicing on drunk chicks is a terrible idea for all involved. Kinda of sad to look at things like that… Just be yourself and find a nice natural girl who likes you for who you are.</p>
<p>You will be fine. Concentrate on your studies as much as possible. Find areas that interest you (sports, music, movies, tv, exercise, reading, etc.) Spend time in those areas that interest you, and you will find people who share the same areas of interest. Also, it is almost guranteed that your roomate will bring new areas of interest, and new people into your life. Lastly, “take the extra” step occasionally. If you are going to a meal, and see someone sitting by themself, be brave, sit down next to him or her, and say hi. You might be surprised how other people will respond to a simple statement like, (Hi, do you mind if i join you?). Again, you will do fine.</p>
<p>with that attitude, no one will like you, just be confident, its half the battle</p>
<p>phatcow’s words of wisdom for the day</p>