Although syllabus week is by far one of the best times during the semester, it brings upon a few moments of awkward introductions. Ice breakers seem to haunt us throughout our college careers. The thought of having to come up three truths and a lie makes us sick, but the worst is hearing, “Tell us one fun fact about yourself.” What does one say when they don’t considering themselves fun or anything out of the ordinary? We tend to feel like we need something really exciting to say like “I’ve backpacked across Europe three times before,” however a simple fact is the best way to go. This guide will be your go-to!
1. I was suppose to be named (Insert strange name you are so thankful your parents didn’t name you here.)
2. I’ve broken (X) bones in my lifetime.
3. I am a (Insert major here) student.
4. During the summer I worked at/interned with (Insert company name here).
5. I am obsessed with (Insert person, place, thing here).
6. I need lots of (Insert literally anything here; love, chocolate, shoes etc.) in my life.
7. My favorite person in the world is (Insert person’s name.)
8. I have traveled to (X) states in my lifetime.
9. I have traveled out of the country (X) times in my life.
10. I’ve never (Insert something exciting you have never done before here) before.
11. I have a tendency to (Insert something you do often here).
12. I have a bucket list of (X) things.
13. I have crossed (X) items off my bucket list so far.
14. I have had work published on/in (Insert publication here).
15. I am allergic to (Insert allergy here).
16. I am related to (Insert name of someone well known here).
17. I am terrible at coming up with fun facts about me!
Keep it simple!