1. Join a club
Her Campus, perhaps? :)
The tour guides don’t lie: if you have an interest, Gettysburg probably has a club for that. Have a hobby that isn’t featured? Start a club of your own!
2. Get to class early
I know, extra time in class doesn’t appear to be the key to an active social life. But, the first group of students in class rarely have much to do but chat. Someone’s bound to ask about your weekend or the assignment that’s due today. You can almost always bond over the reading. Use this to your advantage!
3. Go to events
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) has seriously amazing events, not to mention the countless others held by groups across campus! Check out flyers around the CUB, library, and other buildings or check out the digest for what’s coming up.
4. Hang out in the common room
You don’t need to have a group of cohorts to do your homework in the common room. Plus, it’s a great way to meet the other students who live in your building! Even if you don’t become best friends, you’re bound to feel more social when Mark from the 4th floor says hi to you walking to class.
5. Just say hi!
I can’t speak for everyone on campus, but 99.9% of us won’t bite. Say hi to the girl who sits next to you in Bio or the guy in line behind you at the Dive. What’s the absolute worst that can happen?
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