how can u make friends easily at university?

Question

im goin 2 uni this september and im worried im not gna make friends because wen i was at college i didnt make any friends until 3 months in2 the course plz help because im really worried

i dont share rooms with anyone at this uni its jus like goin 2 school or a new school and having 2 make new friends

Answer 1

Generally this will take care of itself. Most first year students actually feel a bit like this (although some are better at hiding it than others).

If you're the shy type, this is the ideal time to come out of your shell a bit. There are loads of social opportunities at uni - just select one (or several) that you have some interest in and be willing to join in a bit with others that potential friends are interested in.

For some, this means the pub/club scene, getting wasted, falling over and giggling a lot for the first couple of weeks, for others it's joining a sports/ hobby club. Don't worry about your ability level - many people start something new at uni. One of my best friends started a martial art he'd never done before and he runs his own club now. Most university teams are at least as much about the social side as the actual activity, and those that do care about winning have a second team, third team etc. for those who just want to have fun, play drinking games, wear a T-shirt or put it on their CV!

In class, people tend to hang around in groups that they are either put in or from their accomodation, so if you're not in the uni halls of residence, you can get left out a bit if you don't make the effort. All you have to do is make sure you sit close enough to somebody to have to work with them when you're doing group work - try to pick somebody who looks like you migh have something to talk to about - don't pick the punk wearing an inverted crucifix around his genitals if you're a devout Catholic, for example, or if you're a bit shy, steer clear of the uber lad with the Beckham haircut.


If you're still at a loss, figure people in your lectures out for a week or two. There will be at least one "character" around whom things get livened up a bit. Every group has at least one of these types and they're so gregarious they don't mind who comes and talks to them. Find this guy/girl and say hello. You'll soon be part of a group!

Answer 2

You made friends when you were at school or college didn't you? I am sure there are plenty of people who are just as worried as you about exactly the same thing. I was. I joined loads of clubs and societies during the "freshers week" and went regularly. The sports clubs are especially good for making friends through. Also, you should easily make friends with the people on your course providing you are yourself and don't try to be something you are not. After all, the one thing you and all your coursemates have in common is a shared interest in what you are all studying, so already that is something to chat about in the first couple of days. Before you know it, you will have made loads of friends and be more interested in them than going home. 3 months is no time though, it takes most young people at least three months to start to settle and find their feet.

Answer 3

This is partly what Freshers week is for! When I went to uni we all started talking to each other in the kitchen before we were going on an organised activity. Thats when I met my fiance! There were parties and a Freshers dinner during our Freshers week and we all ued to chat in the communal areas of Halls. Joining clubs is another good way to meet people too. Uni will completely different to college which I'm guessing was still a bit like school.

Answer 4

I had problems making friends in college. if you have a good roommate, that helps. I found that these clubs on campus were really good ways of making friends. They're interest clubs, like political, social, related to your major (they had a pre-med one), etc. they're a great way to meet people. If you're interested, sororities might be a good way to meet friends (but I'm not really an expert on that subject).

Just be yourself, be open-minded, and don't be afraid to take a few risks.

Don't worry; I think you'll be fine!

Answer 5

Go to the uni main gathering place and find out what will be going on when you get there. Join in the activities that will be happening when you arrive. Don't be shy take the first step and put yourself out there

Answer 6

it's actually preety easy, just smile and put your dress nicely. (never walk in with the wrong dress. poeple are quite judgmental haha) and it u are a girl sit closely to the guys coz they are easier to get close too... just pretend to ask something. and trust me it will lead to a conversation and start by tellin u don't know anything about the uni and ask him for help. start from here u already have a buddy to talk to then the rest is up to how u guys deal with others. trust me it always works !! haha remember guys are easier

Answer 7

Hey! Start with your neighbours first, greet them each morning and try to find out what they are studying at the uni. From there you can easily make them your friends, ask them to have lunch with you ofcourse on your account to show them you are friendly and from there i think you will be heading higher.

Answer 8

Don't worry about making friends at college, just concentrate on getting your grades. The friends will come if you stop worrying about them.x

Answer 9

join a club at uni

Answer 10

that's what social sororities are for. You basically pay dues for the right to party with a particular group.