How To Make Friends At College
- July 17, 2009
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Brigid Scott
Miss the security of your high school posse? No worries—a new gang awaits.
You Will Need
- fl oz. A friendly personality
- lb And an openness to new things
Step 1: Attend orientation
Attend orientation—even if every member of your family has attended the school and you know your way around campus blindfolded. This is where you’ll meet other newbies looking for friends, too.
Step 2: Attend parties
Attend sorority and fraternity parties during rush week, even if you have no intention of joining up. It’s a good way to meet people.
No matter how homesick you are, don’t go home for the first few weekends or you’ll miss a critical bonding period.
Step 3: Keep dorm room door open
Keep your dorm room door open when you’re just hanging out. It’s an easy way to show that visitors are welcome.
Step 4: Get involved
Get involved in an activity you love or a cause you embrace. After all, a shared interest is what attracts us to our friends.
Step 5: Attend sporting events
Attend your school’s sporting events. According to a 2004 survey, 95 percent of college students agree that these gatherings are a good place to bond with friends.
Step 6: Relax
Relax! Everyone feels a little lost when they first arrive at college.
Most people establish their lifelong friends between ages 15 and 25.
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