Is it hard to make friends in college?

Question

I've never been good at making friends. Throughout high school, I always hung out with the same circle of friends so college will be a whole new world for me...

Answer 1

you just got to be yourself

Answer 2

I found it easier to make friends in college.  Mostly as we were all there for the same reason..well those in my classes.  We had much in common etc.

Nobody knows your past good or bad so you start over with a clean slate to be whom you want to be... I "dared" myself to do things that I'd been afraid to do before like turn and talk to the person behind/next to me in class etc. Stuff like that.  I went to parties and made myself talk, dance etc.  (my problem was shyness)

It'll be better!!!!

Answer 3

In my experience, it is not difficult to make friends in college (even for those fairly solitary in high school). There are a few factors which affect it such as whether you live in residence or off campus (residence is much better socially) and what program you're in. There are some easy steps you can take and I'll guarantee you'll make friends

1. If your university offers an orientation week or frosh week, attend it!

2. Check out societies and join them. (There's one for everyone, no matter what your interests like computer games, sports, chess etc.)

3. Just be friendly and realistic and people will like you. Contrary to high school, there's a lot less emphasis on being 'cool'. People are more grown up.

You'll be fine :)

Good luck!

Answer 4

Making friends at college was even easier for me than making friends in high school, but just make sure that when you are invited out to do something that you don't hide away in your dorm. Invite people over to watch tv, or when you go out and get food.

ps, if you are bringing your car to college, you'll also be popular. If not...make friends with the person with the car. That makes life easier.

Answer 5

college makes it really easy to meet new people. there are so many places to meet people. if you live in a dorm, make friends with the people who live around you. just keep your door open & knock on other peoples doors & just say hi. its not as creepy as it sounds b/c thats what everyone does haha. talk to the people you sit by in class. (not during class while the prof is talking though). its good to know people in your class in case you miss a class or you need someone to study with. also college campuses have tons of events going on all the time & lots of clubs & activities to join. there is bound to be something that peaks your interest. its really good to go to things that you enjoy to meet people with similar interests. college is a time for change & growing, so dont be afriad to try new things, thats what everyone else is doing too. also, going greek is a good way to meet people. sororities & fraternities always have things going on & they usually pair up together so there are lots of people around to meet. just introduce yourself to people!! its not that hard. good luck!!! :)

Answer 6

It helps to join a social institution...like a fraternity or a co op. If you hang out in the doors, nobody has any reason to help you become more social.

Answer 7

it is hard if you make it hard for yourself. remember , people dont make friends  just because YOU want to be friends, but they do so 'cause THEY want to be your friends. Be yourself and dont carry your attitude with you.It will certainly help if you can tickle their funny bone , but dont try if you are not good at and lastly like YOU, there are many others

Answer 8

Not at all. I have spoken with many college aged kids from all over the states about how easy to make friends in college and I never got one negative response. As far as I know they mostly make friends through their room mates or sport activities, volunteer work, group projects. College will be a lot more different from high school.

Answer 9

Sometimes if your not social