I need some college life advice........?

Question

Ok so in high school I usually kept to myself and was a little on the quiet shy side I really want to do things differently in college. I want to be more social and outgoing but i need a oush some inspirational advice or tips because I notice myself wanting to speak up but then I give in to my silence.

Answer 1

When you move into your dorm, just introduce yourself as soon as possible. Make it known you want to go out, and you probably will. Everyone their freshman year, first weeks, feel like they won't make new friends or are worried about making them, and people are SUPER outgoing.

Answer 2

JOIN clubs or sports (or both) it's a great way to meet people and meet new friends

I was shy in high school too, and by the time I was done with college, I had helped start a women's water polo club at the university, became president of the engineering council, PI Tau Sigma (an honors fraternity) and the Society of Women Engineers. I was also selected as an Outstanding Senior and was elected to the Homecoming Court (and in a school, with over 40,000 students, that was quite an accomplishment)

Get involved, if you have something to say, say it!! Be yourself and get out there and make a difference

Answer 3

I wanted to do the same thing before I left for college. I view it as the place where I broke out of my shell and figured out who I am.

Before you go to school, study thier clubs, look at ones that intrest you, and go to the first meetings. I'm sure your school has a meet the greeks, look into sorority life. Don't worry about impressing people, or trying to sound cool, the key is to be yourself. Talk to people in your classes, alot, even if it's about classwork, you have an instant subject and you can practice your social skills there.

What really helped me, was on orientation, I looked around constantly, and I picked the people I thought were like me to say hi to. Go around and talk to the other shy people, or ones that remind you of yourself and your friends from home. It's alot easier then just going up to any random stranger.

College is all about discovering your own path. I'm a sophmore, and when I came home this summer everyone told me I looked better, and was so much more outgoing. I didn't change and become one of the cool kids, I just became more sure of myself! if you every have any problems, or just want to ask questions and talk about college (I know it's stressfull) feel free to email me! I Looove talking to people now!

Answer 4

College is great- depending on the size of the school, there are tons of ways to get involved and meet lots of new people.
Usually there will be something going on at the school during the first week that will help you meet new people. The best way is to get involved- jouin a club. Hang out at the BCM or something.
The nice part about college is that there will always be a ton of study groups, so that's a great way to get involved, too!
You are going to do great!
Have fun at college!

Answer 5

My advise to you is NOT try to be someone you aren't. Although going to college is a big mile-stone, it is nothing that will automatically transform you to someone else.

There is nothing wrong with being quiet and not-so-outgoing. The only time this becomes a problem is when you really want to say something and you can't, or you can't form a normal relationship because of your shyness.

Are you going to a college in home town living at home, or are you going to be on your own? If you are going to be on your own, you will be far more exposed to everything else and you will be forced to associate with more people just to function. In such cases, you might let your life take its course. (being careful for your safety of course)

If you are going to be living at home, you can try to participate in many activities available on campus. You could take "Introductions to oral communications", ie. Speech class first, to jump in from your feet first.

Don't be so hard on yourself. Be yourself first....

Answer 6

I was like you. I joined the college debate team. That helped get me out of my shell. See if you can find a club that has something you like.

I also tutored some of the girls on my dorm floor.

The first year I answered the one phone in the hall for everyone else. The second year, I was the one everyone was calling.

Answer 7

when i was in high school i was like that dork from the movie the girl next door. i was a dork and went to college, my advice was passed to me was to join a frat, or in your case a sorority, it helped me get past all the social anxieties i had about myself and i found a place to fit in and to this day i am still in contact with my brothers and alot more. i feel it was one of the best moves to become a social person on campus.

Answer 8

In 10 years do you want to remeber that you stayed in at night? Or that your college years were the best time of your life?

Nobody is judging you, just speak up and have fun.

Answer 9

Make sure you take part in activities at the school so you can meet people. Once you meet people talk to them and get to know them. Attend your classes as much as possible and try joining a few clubs and activities-- anything you're interested in.

Answer 10

One way is to look for clubs and activities that you could get involved with - every school has clubs looking for members, and they are around all sorts of interests.

If you live in the residence halls, you could as your RA about leadership opportunities or ways to get involved in hall council or something like that. There are a ton of things to do, but you have to look for them.