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Going to college is a scary thing and it’s a whole new expirence for everyone. But one thing in particular that is scary for most is meeting new people and making friends. It’s not an easy thing to do; however, using these 5 things I learned this year, making friends doesn’t have to be so hard.
1. Keep your door open
This is especially important during the first couple weeks of school. By simply leaving your door open, new people can come into your room and start a conversation. It’s important to remember that everyone is starting fresh and is probably just as nervous as you are.
2. Try to initiate conversations
I know this is something that is way easier said than done, but simply introducing yourself to others and trying to have a conversation with someone can go a long way. For example, on the first day I introduced myself to my neighbors and now one of them is going to be my roomate for next year. Safe to say, introducing myself worked out!
3. Keep yourself open
They say college is when you are supposed try new things and gain new interests. It’s important not to go into college life thinking that you’re going to do the same thing that you’ve always done. Keep an open mind and if people are doing something that sounds interesting, try to join them
4. If you know people from high school, try not to hang out with them too much.
Knowing people from your high school that attend the same college as you do is a really cool thing, as long as you don’t hang out with them too much. It’s not a bad thing if you spend time together, but it is important for you and your friend to branch out and make new friends.
5. Don’t go home for the first month
This one is probably the most important one of all. It can be easy to leave and go home on the weekend during that first month, but I assure you that it is not what you should do. While it is important to go home once in a while, getting into a habit of staying early in the year can help you meet other people that are there during the weekends.