i'm going college soon...what should i do in order to meet new friends?
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Most important thing is to be tolerant, accept people for what and who they are and they will do the same with you. College is where you will make life long friends so dont pretend to be someone you are not, be yourself, be polite, participate and smile a lot.
107724
Be yourself and be open about it. I mean why would be you want to find friends that aren't interested in you and only a fake you. So stay true to yourself. Also, take up a class, you want to find people wth some interest as you.
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Depending on our situation meeting people to become friends with can be very easy or extremely difficult. Clubs, local organizations activities, schools, church, libraries, book stores, gyms, jogging, parks, beach, lakes, malls, etc. can all be places to meet new people. Once you’ve met them talking and keeping the person interested is probably the most important thing.\n\nTo keep the other person interested in a conversation don't talk about yourself too much. Ask simple friendly questions to get to know the person better, talk about any interests you have, classes, guys/girls, parents, etc. Become genuinely interested in the other person.\n\nThere are lots of ways to start a conversation; keeping yourself informed on current events, staying involved in activities and keeping a mental list of good topics of discussion are excellent ways to break the ice.\n\nFor other topics to talk about you can search the internet about things that you, or the people you will be talking with, are interested in. If you like games, perhaps search for the latest information about the x-box 360 games, pc games, ps3, revolution, etc. If you like tv-shows, movies, books, pets, etc. A few jokes from time to time can also be a great ice breaker.\n\nAlso remember that body language is very important! Most people don’t even realize it but most times you’ll already have made a lot of decisions about the person by their body language and tone, before you’re more than a minute into a conversation. You want to be cool, calm, and collected; act like the person is an old friend, even if you’ve never talked to them before, and make sure to look them in the eye. Instead of focusing on how uncomfortable you feel, prepare yourself by thinking of the issues that interest you most and what you would like to discuss about a particular subject. A little preparation can go a long way.\n\nPay Attention to what the other person says! This one is Extremely useful as you can bring it up at a later time and the other person will be surprised and pleased that you remembered.\n\nContinue to speak to everyone you know regularly. If you are walking and see someone you haven’t talked to in a while, stop for a moment and talk to them. It does not have to be a long conversation, just say hello, see how they are doing and if anything is wrong. You would be surprised by how little effort is required to win the friendship of others when you require nothing of them.\n\nBe nice and generally try to end the conversation on a good note. You don't have to make sure the other person has a great time Every Single conversation, but you don't want to think of all the petty arguments they've had with you.\n\nArguements... Don't. There are Very Few 'good' arguments. "The only way to get the berst of an argument is to avoid it."\nIf you're wrong, admit it.\n\nDO NOT critize the person, or a friend, when talking to the person. If you want to point out something they did wrong, try to point out something similar you did wrong.\n\nSmile! Not a forced smile, the person you're talking to will be able to tell the difference. And you don't have to be an overly happy hyper-active person. Just smile naturally and, if you can, be somewhat happy. Remembering good times with your friends/family can help.\n\nLet the other person do a lot of the talking and be a good listener. (Somewhat stated in my first advice, ask questions, talk about interests the other person has. Answer questions sincerely.)\n\nHonestly make the person you're talking to feel important. You don't want to fake this one or do it too often, but if you honestly think they did something well, give them that praise.\n\nIf you want more advice, there are a couple good books that Will actually help. How to Win Friends and Influence People, is probably one of the best ones. It's an old book, but trust me, it's just as useful today as it was when it was written.\n\nI
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Start talking to other people in your classes! And hung out with them.... be open and be yourself. and don't tell them that your friends are running away from you. Be nice and fun!
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I really recommend joining some clubs that relate to your interests.  Even so, you will have to step outside your comfort zone a bit and strike up conversations with people.  Don't wait for others to make all the effort as friendships take two working on it to develop.
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Meet all the new people you can.  Of course you will miss your friends and what is familiar, but remember that there are all kinds of wonderful opportunities awaiting you at your new school.  Be open to the potential.  It's not an end, it's a beginning.
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find other friends... they are out there... be your "new" self and they will find you
740493
No just be yourself, a little bit of nervousness is to be expected, most human beings are nervous with change. Even if they do not want to admit to it. However, you will have the opportunity to meet many different people. And it will not be anything like high school with all of the clicks. Make the best of it. Making friends will be easy. Good luck to you and God bless
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Write down the five things in life that interest you the most and that you have put some time into. Chances are, there's a club focused on that interest. Join that club. You will make friends immediately.
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i loved it. best time of my life (so far!). try getting involved in some clubs or activities. maybe play some IM sports. if you're living on a freshman floor, make an effort to meet people. its really the people you meet that make college worthwhile.
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College is awesome. Don't get scared. It's nothing like High School. There is more freedom to do things(depending on school selection). I'm sure you'll find people who like the same things you do. I hardly ever see anyone who I went to High School with, but it's in college where you will find colleges and friends for life. You are around people who are over the age of 18 (not like high school, where majority of them are under 18 and immature.) You'll do fine. However, there are some people who get homesick if they are away from their hometown. But I wouldn't know that feeling, b/c I was out of my parents house the weekend I turned 18. I started college at the age of 22, and was out on my own anyway. Keep focused on your school, college rocks and there is usually parties all the time. Be paticular about who you choose as your peers. Be strong, if you can't make it through the life of college...you won't ever make a good paycheck....just kidding, but seriously...life will be harder if you can't even survive college. You will go through a lot and exerience a lot, and depending on how much you have already been exposed too....you will see and meet new and interesting people and maybe even a soul mate. Good Luck!
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I am a current member in a fraternity at my college. I never thought I was "buying" friends! If anything I was brought closer to my current friends. My college does not allow freshman to join a fraternity and this is a great way to allow you to express yourself at college freshman year. As a freshman at my college I got very involved with many different clubs.\n\nI join to meet new people and make new friends. Before the fraternity I was involved with 3 major clubs on my college campus and one I help start from scratch, so my reason was that i didn't have any friends, I wanted more. Also the opprotunities of brotherhood and business connections. I would be lying if the social scene didn't cross my mind as well. Academics were a big part alot of my borthers are economic majors like myself and I can ask them for help when ever. Finally I love the community service, I am my fraternities community service chair.\n\nI don't see myself not being in a fraternity currently. My borthers were my best friends before pledging and are even stonger now. I didn't see any hazing, my fraternity has strict rules against it. As for "black-balling"(not giving a potential rushee a bid) I have yet to see that take place my fraternity only rushes in the fall, when I rushed! There is some talks of people black balling some in the fall with the upcoming rush. I know the kids that people don't like and for the most part they aren't like the rest of our brothers(womanizers, drug problems, etc.) When thinking about a possible brother you need to think of the worst and what could happen if a problem like that was brought into the house. My brothers do not want our house to go on probation due to someone doing something stupid.\n\nI picked this house simply cause the great community serivice I heard of. Also I met some of the brothers my freshman year. Also my friends from freshman year all liked this fraternity so that is why we decided to rush this one.
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Go hangout with some family or friends this upcoming long weekend.  The people that will never turn you down.  You can also post an ad for a new roomie.  You'll be fine.  People come and people go.  If this does not happen now, it will happen at the end of your school years.  Maybe keep yourself busy with a movie until someone else comes along?
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are you in college yet?  join some student groups.  or get involved in a non-profit group... volunteer somewhere.
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Just like you would make new friends in school. \nBe approachable,\nBe friendly-say hello to your neighbours.\nAs you go to the gym/pub get to know people-introduce yourself. \nIn time you will have many aquaintances and maybe a few friends from those interactions.
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Just be yourself. Be honest to yourself and to others. Do not do things that are out of your comfort level in order to make new friends. In other words find people who have the same likes and dislikes as you do. Never compromise yourself. I had to move to a new town when I was a sophomore in highschool. It was very difficult but it would have been easier if I were honest to myself. Be smart!
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1. Join a gym\n2. Join a book club and invite someone out for drinks/coffee after the club\n3.  Join an athletic club, like a community softball/soccer league - again, ask someone out for pizza/beer after a game\n4.  Go to a jazz club and pretend in your mind that are meeting someone. That way you'll feel like someone you know is really coming but you can still start up conversation with someone you meet there.  \n5.  Take a class (anything that interests you, photography, science, etc) at a local college or community college. That way, you can meet folks who have similar interests as you.\n6.  Go on a singles cruise\n7. Do speed-dating\n8. Ask co-workers out for drinks after work or just to lunch\n9.  Find activity pals on yahoo.com or other websites and go meet them.\n10.  Just say "hello" - you'd be shocked at the response you get!