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Great ways to socialise at uni
- Hang out in communal areas. Once you’ve moved into a student house and have made your room nice and homely, it can be tempting to spend hours alone in your room, playing games and watching Netflix.
- Take up a new sport.
- Get a part time job.
- Organise group activities.
- Join a society.
How to Socialize with People in College: The Introvert Way
- Talk with your blockmates first.
- Talk to your seatmates in your class.
- Talk to your roommates and its respective room neighbors in your dormitory or boarding house.
- Join an organization based on your interests.
- Don’t forget to greet the staffs and talk with them.
How To Be More Social In College (Even If You’re Shy)
- Prioritize your social life early on.
- Speak up in class.
- Make the first move.
- Find smaller groups.
- Spend more time on campus.
- Be approachable.
- Use social media wisely.
- Include others in your existing plans.
How do you make friends when you commute at uni?
Top tips for student commuters
- Join a society.
- Get to know your course mates.
- Join a student car share scheme.
- Schedule group study sessions.
- Impart your local wisdom.
- Get involved with university events.
Why is socializing important in college?
Having a successful social life will make your college career easier for many reasons. First, with a social life, a person does not feel lonely because you have friends to talk to and listen to. Secondly, you can get help from your friends if you need help. For example, you can study those killer midterms with friends!
Below are additional tips for maintaining balance between your social life and academics:
- Resist temptations.
- Set internal priorities and schedule your time.
- Work in the library or a quiet place.
- Choose the right living environment.
- Join a few clubs.
- Take care of your body.
- Coordinate your free time with your friends.
How do you make friends on campus?
Start conversations with whoever you want to. If you’re in the auditorium to hear some presentation about Campus Safety, say hello to the people sitting beside you. Chat to the people walking with you when you’re at a Frosh Week event. Talk to other students in the elevator in your residence.
How do universities deal with non-partying students?
Universities realize not every student drinks, or is legally allowed to drink, and will try to accommodate them with non-partying activities. A lot of this will happen automatically, as you can’t help but run into people as you move your stuff in or walk down the halls.
What does it feel like to start University?
Starting university is like starting a new life. When students leave home for university, they embark on a new journey, one that of self-reliance and self-discovery, which largely shapes up their outlook on life in the longer run.
Is it easier to find potential friends in University?
In university the ‘finding potential friends’ part is a lot easier because there are so many opportunities to meet people. Some students stumble on the ‘taking initiative’ step. In the past they may never have had many friends, or fell into their social circle by accident.