You're going to a new school that you know nothing about social wise. You know who the staff are at the school and where all the classes are and everything, but you haven't really made any new friends. Maybe at Freshman Orientation you came in contact with a couple people, but never had enough strength or the courage to say any more to them than just a simple hello. You were scared to think if they thought you were weird and wouldn't like who you are overall as a person. So, for the beginning of the semester, you stay to yourself and isolate yourself from social activities and events where you can potentially meet new people. I understand where you are coming from and can see how this can lead you down the wrong path. I myself almost went down this path my freshman year of college. As a senior now this year, I have gained many friendships with those who I thought I would never fit in with. I have some ways on how to make new friends at college. I am here to help out anyone who needs a helping hand in this situation because this can turn out to be very drastic.
First off, you need to find people that share the same interests as you. This can be very easy. It can start by sharing the same classes with people who have the same major as you. You can develop a lot of conversations with those of the same major as you and there can be a lot to talk about. You start with study sessions, and then it becomes a natural thing where you're always with that person or people. I honestly feel that this is the easiest way to make new friends. It can all start with questions on what the homework is on, tutoring, or just to study together as I stated.
Another way you can make new friends at college would be by simply walking up to people on campus and starting conversations just to feel out the vibes and see how it all plays out. If you play a sport, you may meet someone on that team that you really have a bond with and connect with. Open gym is a great way to make new friends because basketball brings together friends through the love of the sport. You never know how it will all play out unless you give the risk a try. You may find out that the person or people you randomly meet could turn out to be your best friends for life. You just have to take risks when it comes to this and you may not befriend everyone you meet on campus. But you miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
I honestly feel that following these useful tips you can manage to have a great social life in college. I followed these guidelines my freshman year of college and I gained a great amount of friends in college thus far. Hopefully, these tips can help you all out if you are struggling with these difficulties.
