210467 179 Careers & Education College Life College Orientation true Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:36:12 -0700 DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, college, school, university How To Make Friends At College http://www.howcast.com/videos/210467-How-To-Make-Friends-At-College http://www.howcast.com/videos/210467-How-To-Make-Friends-At-College/edit approved 3 fivelivemedia http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 434 78947 1 17 Step 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.

]]> 78948 2 29 Step 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.

]]> 78949 3 37 Tip No matter how homesick you are, don’t go home for the first few weekends or you’ll miss a critical bonding period.

]]> 78950 4 44 Step 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.

]]> 78952 5 56 Step 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.

]]> 78953 6 65 Step 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.

]]> 78954 7 75 Step Relax Relax! Everyone feels a little lost when they first arrive at college.

]]> 78955 8 80 Fact Most people establish their lifelong friends between ages 15 and 25.

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