I’m not gonna lie, I’m a super awkward person. I don’t know how to talk to people. I’m not shy and I’m not mean, I’m just awkward. I would describe myself as the clumsy kind of awkward. It’s when you don’t know how to act so you look uncomfortable. I thought I would be better when I came to college, but I wasn’t. It took me to the end of marching band season to talk to almost anyone in my section! The only way I made friends was asking someone for help with my new instrument in band.
That’s how I became more comfortable. I talked to someone and I felt less weight and worry on my shoulders. It may be hard to talk to people, but saying hi is just the start. I’ve made many friends from small comments. I told my friend, Haley, that I liked her shoes and that’s how it started.
I haven’t gone to parties. I’m honestly too scared and anxious to get out there. So, college is hard enough without anxiety, being awkward adds on to it. I think college is a great way to get yourself out there even as an awkward person. I am finally able to be myself here. Help yourself to not be awkward by doing simple things. Do clubs or activities that you enjoy. College has so many more things to do than high school.
I joined the marching band at Clarion and loved it so much! It helped me open up to people and talk more. You can also join a study group. It would help you study better so you can have a higher GPA and you can make new friends in the process. My friend, Gabby, did that and now she has a friend who is also her number one study buddy. I also went to a college event. We have craft night every Thursday at my school and my friend made me go. This worked out great because I found a new hobby and I became more comfortable with her other friends. Just because you’re awkward, doesn’t mean you can’t survive and thrive in college. Just remember to have fun and most importantly, be yourself!