We’ve all been there before, first day of school, first day of work, first day of something. For some people the anxiety that comes along with making friends can be a lot to handle. Especially when society tells us to “try to fit in”. For others, like myself, initiating conversation has never been a problem.
This generation seems to promote equality amongst each other and voice their opinion on the mistreatment of people in certain cases. Yet, when it comes to simple things like making conversation or exchanging numbers with someone, some people can’t help but get awkward about it. Now, I am not saying everyone thinks it's weird but I've had my share of people who are not extremely open to the idea of actually making small talk with the person sitting next to him or her. As well as there are people who do not start conversations because they are too shy. Which some people can’t help, we can all be shy at times.
Then you have the people who you think you will become friends with and you both hit it off but then as the semester comes to an end, you hear from them less and less and then they sort of become non-existent. Now I know sometimes people just lose touch and we all get busy, but the feeling that you were getting used to still remains. I am the type of person that tries to keep up with all the friendships that I have created from the beginning of freshman year up to now. Some people do not want any more friends, or just maybe do not feel a connection with the other person, which is completely okay. But don’t make the other person feel like they were just being used for that one semester and that one class.
I guess what I am trying to say is that in college, in life, in any situation; you are going to come across new people. In order to make friendships that will last a lifetime, or just makes friends in general you need to be able to put in the effort. Any relationship, no matter if it’s a romantic relationship or platonic relationship, both parties need to make the effort.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make new friends, The people you miss out on could end up being in your wedding or become your “brother from another mother”. You never know, and if things don’t move forward then you can at least say that you tried and that you took a chance.
Build up the courage to meet new people, make memories, and put yourself out there. After all, we all start off as strangers.
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