For a lot of us who might not have had the easiest time making friends in high school, there’s often the hope that making friends in college will be easier.
But there are a lot of factors that can make it seem more difficult to make friends in college. For example, if you commute to school from your parents home or from off campus, it can actually be more difficult making friends in college than in high school. Giant lecture halls and a constant rotation of new faces can also make it difficult to form long term friendships unless you make an effort.
Here are a few factors that will automatically make it easier for you to make friends at college:
Introduce yourself every time you sit down next to someone you don’t know.
Sure, it might be awkward for the first 5 seconds, but taking that initial leap of faith can do wonders for starting friendships. You never know when you’re first going to talk to an old friend, right?
Join a cultural club
Whether you join a cultural club because of your own cultural background or join one because you’ve always been interested in a certain activity, it doesn’t matter; both reasons are valid, and both can be a great way to meet people.
Attend social events
It can definitely be intimidating showing up to a social event alone, but there are plenty of events on campus that are designed for people to get acquainted with each other.
Join off campus activities
Just because you’re a student doesn’t mean that you can only do school stuff. You can also take up hobbies or attend a class off-campus.
Get an on campus job
In addition to providing professional experience, networking opportunities , and cash, an on campus job can provide another major benefit: an opportunity to meet people and form friendships.
Volunteer
Volunteering is also a great way for people of all ages to meet others. By working together you build bonds with people, and you might meet others who have a passion for changing things the way you do.
Initiate a get-together
You can chat your heart out but it won’t get you a friend if you don’t open up the opportunity for another conversation or meeting. This is especially important if you meet someone who you aren’t otherwise likely to meet again. Seize the day !
Author’s Name : Pulkit Kalra
