Marek Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 I have applied, been accepted and enrolled into college. First semester starts next month. I was painfully shy my first time at it; therefore I had absolutely no social life. This time, however, I want things to be different. Most people seem to have pleasant memories regarding their social lives during college, and I really wish that this time around, mine will be too. So, any suggestions on how to establish social connections on campus, apart from the obvious such as talking about class, lecturers, etc. I desperately want to avoid the tags "weird", "solemn" and "loner" which my peers had attached to me during my first college outing, which was some years ago. Thanks!
Itzo Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 I have applied, been accepted and enrolled into college. First semester starts next month. I was painfully shy my first time at it; therefore I had absolutely no social life. This time, however, I want things to be different. Most people seem to have pleasant memories regarding their social lives during college, and I really wish that this time around, mine will be too. So, any suggestions on how to establish social connections on campus, apart from the obvious such as talking about class, lecturers, etc. I desperately want to avoid the tags "weird", "solemn" and "loner" which my peers had attached to me during my first college outing, which was some years ago. Thanks! Awesome, so you want to have some fun at college, besides lectures, classes and bla-bla ... First off, I am a college drop-out! so, I do not know how good example I may be for you .. but try these ... Get some acting classes, speech classes or other performing arts disciplines. I know you are shy, but hell shyness is not a virtue ... so you have to break up with it! Taking those classes will make your semester FUN. In fact, most subjects in college are heavy busters ... lots of thoughts, logic and exercises are involved. So if you take some performing arts classes, it will find the balance for your semester. Get into the fitness room & the swimming pool. If you do not know how to swim, there is always someone that can teach you. Do not be embarrassed asking, you know. I was like a bag full with potatoes at the beginning, but when I learned to swim, I will not leave the swimming pool anymore Ok, this is for being on campus ... if you want to go even further ... TALK to everyone there ... share your interests, be INTERESTING to people, by telling jokes & some other positive stuff. It is good to practice your social skills in college. Pay attention to the flyers there ... sometimes there are parties around so you may get involved. I was in college this fall 2009, my last semester by da way and I decided to leave college for personal reasons ... Get to know the campus of your college pretty well, be aware of all activities you can do there. Remember, you are not alone there as a newbie or the one who's coming back to college after years of playin' around with life Oh, also you may be a president there and establish a club. What are your interests ... draw people into them by starting a club. Check the student activities office for more info ...
Crazy Magnet Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 That sort of depends on what age range you are now in. Most people entering college are 18 and want to hang out with other 18 year olds, and do 18 year old type things. Study groups are always a good idea. They are less scary than big parties, and allow you to get to know one another. Sometimes, actual studying takes place.
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