A university campus is filled with thousands of students so it can be easy to feel disconnected when you start uni, especially if you don't know anyone yet. It is normal to feel lonely or even a little bit scared but remember, many other first year students starting out are also in your boat!
Developing a network of friends and acquaintances on campus is not a luxury, it's a necessity—an important aspect of successful study and university life. To establish a network of friends it is important to be proactive and open to the idea so that you are approachable. This makes making friends a lot easier than if you are hiding in the dark.
It's important to make a positive effort to meet new people.
Some tips to be proactive:
• Attending O-week and signing up to societies that interest you and meet other students on campus with similar interests
• The first few weeks are the best time to meet other people in your courses. Exchange phone numbers or email addresses with at least one student in each of your tutorials and lectures. Simply say hi and introduce yourself to the person sitting next to you in your lectures and tutorials.
• Greet people that you recognize from your classes when you meet them on campus. It's a polite gesture and also improves your bond with that person so that future interactions are not awkward..
• Try not to rush off straight after class; find the time to have lunch or a coffee with classmates during the breaks.
• Don't wait for someone to include you. If everyone waited for someone else to make the first move then nobody would ever get to know anyone. If you see a group in class you want to join, don't be scared to introduce yourself and ask. (People at uni aren't going to bite you)
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