How do you deal with situations where you don't know anyone?

Question

I have to go to a kind of induction at a college tomorrow and I don't know of anyone going that I am familiar with. I'm worried if there is like a break or something I will get lost and I won't have anyone to talk to etc. I know it's part of growing up and I'm being stupid but I'm dreading it. Can anyone help me?

Answer 1

Introduce yourself and try to use their name if they introduce themselves to you. Try neutral topics like the drive in or the classroom sizes. Try to make a mental map of the areas that you enter and leave using colors, numbers, or whatever to help you remember how to get back to where you started. If you get a package from the college it probably contains a map of the school USE IT. Most of the other people around you may have someone with them but do not despair . . . you will make friends and get to know them over the course of a few months. Just remember to pass on the things you know to your friends or even other incoming students. If you learn a trick a can make the way easier for another then it also helps you out. Decreasing your anxiety and theirs at the same time is important and connecting/making friends is a big part of getting through the college experience.

Answer 2

When you are being seated at the beginning of the program, try to say hello and introduce yourself to the people sitting on either side of you.  Then when a break occurs, ask if they would like to get something to drink with you.  Put a smile on your face during break, look approachable , extend you hand in friendship and you will do just fine.

Good luck,

Tex

Answer 3

Look for one to talk to....try to make friends..... try to be in a social mood and things will go fine....

Answer 4

I just went to something like that last week.

I didnt know anyone either.

And most everyone who was there didnt know anyone else either.

But sometimes, people will just some up to you and start talking to you, or the person next to you will say hi. If not, that means they might be just as shy as you are. So dont be afraid to start talking to the person next to you. You can say things like "how are you", "whats you major", etc, and just go from there. And if that person dosent want to talk to you, dont take it personally and just move on to the next person. Youll be in these situations many times in life, and in college, so get used to learning how to meet strangers. Most importantly, have confidence in yourself. Good luck.

Answer 5

Almost everyone there will be in the same situation.

One of the purposes of these functions is to facilitate

the "meet and greet" process.

There wil be name-tags etc.

There will be some life long friends to meet.

There will also be the normal ration of a**h*les.

Relax and enjoy it.