Any advice. I'm feeling blue.?

Question

Ok. Here's my life in a nutshell. I am a junior in college. I just transferred from a junior college to a university.I work part-time and go to school full-time. I just moved to a big city all by myself. I used to live in a very small town. I'm not the best at making friends either. I'm feeling overwhelmed b/c I started school and work around the same time so I'm feeling so much pressure from school to do well and also to do well at my job. Don't get my wrong, I'm used to having to have to work and go to school at the same time, but it just feels different i guess b/c i had so many friends back home. I also feel a little lonely b/c I live quite a ways from my home and family. I talk to them everyday, but still not the same as having them around all the time. I'm just feeling a little sad and funless. anyone have any positive advice on how to balance so much in my life especially me being new to everything up here? Any advice on making new friends? I'd appreciate anythin

Answer 1

Join a club or volunteer for something you care about.

It does NOT have to be a huge commitment be honest about your time crunch and school when you sign up.

You will meet people- starting in a new school far from home, freinds and everything else makes us less secure.

Take time to adjust to the rythmn of the new school and job and then reach out once you have settled into a routine with school it will be easier to find time for something else. Until then try keeping a journal for friends back home of things that happen everyday. You may never show it to them in the end but it will make you feel a little more connected in the mean time.

Answer 2

Just remember that you handled a part-time job and college full-time before you moved and you can do it at your new location. Take advantage of group studies and group projects, as this is the best time to make new friends. Once you feel like you have everything under control (balancing college and work) join a student group or do some volunteer work as this is a good way to meet the very best of people. Don't be shy to speak to others and participate verbally in class, just be careful on expressing opinions early in the "friend making process." Good luck. You can do it.

Answer 3

Try going around to different places, like night clubs or some place where people hang out. It's a good way to make good friends that way. And if you're as new as you say take walks around the neighborhood, get to know your surroundings very well so that you always know where you are in case of an emergency.

For the lonelyness try getting a cat or some other type of animal, I'd really go for a cat or a dog though. When I feel lonely I like nothing better than to pick up my puppy and snuggle for awhile, I can talk to her too and know she won't hurt me in any way.

Answer 4

Finding friends is hard. But like the other person said you can go to diffent place's and like school, shops, MALLS AND MALLS(I love malls) and your meet new people. Don't rush into finding friends b/c alot if you rush you can find friends who are not good to be around. and feeling blue? Get into the bath tube with smothing music and just relax!! oh, and if you want to, you can make a smoothie!

Answer 5

I say good job on taking a risk on doing what you want. Keep that in mind, pat yourself on the back. Focus on the main focal points of your life. What do you want to be? What do you want to be remembered for? As far as atittude, you are doing great, smile. You never know who is falling in love with it (your smile). Approach everyday like it a present (cause it is) and it is the only day you get. Enjoy your studies and work.
Best of luck!

Answer 6

I admire your ambition! If you've just moved, give yourself some time to get used to your new school, new job and new surroundings. Don't give in to the blues... that's normal. Give it some time, and you'll come out on top!! :-)

Answer 7

you are in a new place ,have fun, meet some people at school, I know it is scary, you will do fine.