Im off to a college in which I dont know anyone and....?

Question

im a little nervous. I start orientation tomorrow and I dont know anyone. I was kindof a shy guy in high school and now im in college and i want to change that. Any advice? We have a lot of social events in orientation so how i put myself out there and get to know others? And i know the whole be urself thing.

Answer 1

College is like a whole new start in life. You will have classes with people your age, people my age (28) and people in their 50's and 60's. Don't be nervous, and just have fun!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

couple of things i picked up when i went to visit my brother at college

1. we poeple are talking go stand a little behind and then jump in the convo, they will hopefully open there circle to you

2. When everyone is moving in the dorms, go around and introduce yourself to the poeple on your floor a simple "Hey i'm alec i live down the hall, are you a freshman too?"

3. Then anyone you meet if you see them later ask if they wanna go get a cup of coffee or go get dinner.

4. Or if you see a group of poeple you said hi too earlier or met say "hey are you guys going to dinner, can I join?"

I guarantee you people are just as nervous as you and they dont know anyone either.

But most important try to get to know your roomate.

Answer 3

start off with conversation that anyone can relate to, the weather. talk about your home-town and ask about theirs. life-styes, family, majors- school related things

Answer 4

Start up convo like hey what are you majoring in or where you from or do you know anyone here? try and find similar people to yourself who dont know anyone and strike up conversation just try and not look so out of place and try and look open (dont cross your arms and keep your head up and keep nice posture!)

Hope this helps!

Good LucK!

Xo

Answer 5

If you already know the "be yourself thing", then you're halfway there! When you move in, start talking to your room mate and introduce yourself to the neighbors. I don't mean start comparing class schedules, but ask them if you want to go the Dining Commons together for lunch or something. As for the social events, be sure to smile. Sometimes not smiling gets mistaken for being stuck up, instead of being shy. And if someone is nasty to you, who cares? You'll likely never see them again on campus.

Good luck!!

Answer 6

Most people go to college not knowing anyone. It's almost better, in my opinion, that you don't. You don't have to be your high school self if you don't want to! College orientation is set up (at least in my experience) to help you gain friends. You are put in a small group with an upperclassman adviser, and you go to the social events together. Plus you can always go with your roommate or people in your hall. Everyone is super nice because they are trying to make friends. Seriously, I'm not outgoing but I met lots of people during orientation and stayed friends with them.

Don't worry, you will be OK. You can always go back to your dorm if you're at an event you don't like. .That was one great thing about college-- if you don't feel well or are tired, your bed is very close to your class!

Answer 7

i was kinda in the same boat just a week or so ago. i knew a few people from early orientation but not very many. what i did? i got to know my roommate a little and then went and met some older guys on campus. things have really worked out well. just find people to talk to. if you talk to someone make sure you keep talking to them when you see them on campus after that. try and find an activity you like to do, in my case soccer, and do that a lot. you'll meet a lot of people that way.

Answer 8

just introduce yourself to people :) if you are living in the dorms it will really help you get to know people. Good Luck with the whole thing :)