Nobody likes a party pooper.
If all you're going to do is sit at a friends party and not say anything or stay on your phone, then please leave.
One of the most important things to do in college is to have fun. Now don't go out and go to every party that you can, just find some friends and hang out with them, and make some time to enjoy yourself. The key to surviving college is to balance your studies with time for yourself (A.K.A. fun time!) Here are some tips that will help you be more outgoing and have an exciting time at college:
1. Make friends
If you haven't already, try making new friends. Talk to people you're sitting by in class or that you see every day when you're getting lunch. Be social and talk to people. You'll be surprised at the amount of people who would love to talk and possibly hang out with you. And all you have to do is simply introduce yourself.
2. Be silly/friendly
Don't be the annoying person that everyone hates, but be goofy. Don't be afraid to laugh and make jokes and stand out. When you're walking past people, don't stare and gawk, but smile and say hello. It's going to make people think that you're nice and they'll want to talk to you then. And you never know, you could just make someone's day.
3. Have an open mind
One of the biggest problems that I had in college was thinking that you had to be similar to your best friends. I thought that cliques were still a thing and I was wrong. Most of my friends now are extremely different from me and that is OK! Not everyone has to be just like you, and you don't have to be like everyone else. Keep in mind that people come from different backgrounds and they're going to act and be different from you.
4. Don't be afraid
Express yourself! Tell people about you and your life. Explain to them why you are who you are and why you decided to come to college. I came because I've always wanted to and I love school. Don't be too scared to start a conversation with a total stranger.
5. Be yourself
Not only should you be yourself in college, but also every day. Be who you are, not who someone wants you to be. It's better to be liked for your own personality rather than someone who tries too hard to fit in. By being yourself, your new friends will like you more and then you will be able to be more social.
College is supposed to be the best time of someone's life, so make it fun! Go out and make new friends, go to activities on campus, and learn how to balance the fun with your education. Don't get crowded with too much studying. Get out there and have fun!
