Have No Fear Friends are Near

    When entering college almost all freshmen have this worry of making friends. They question how to meet other students, weather or not if people are going to like them, or if they're going to fit in. What incoming students need to realize is that there are several ways they can make friends. Their is no reason for someone to say they can't make any friends.Sometimes students just have to put themselves out there and they'll make friends in no time.  

       "There will basically never be an easier time in your life to make friends than your freshman year of college." Writer Cathryn Sloane of the Varsity Tutors education blog states. Sloane came up with six different ways to jump start your social life on college. Here are a few she mentions:
   
      
           1. Freshmen Orientation. This is literally a giant series of events setting the scene for freshmen to meet each other, so there is no way you can feel out of place. Don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation with someone out of the blue, and more importantly, don’t stray away from those who strike up a conversation with you. Never write off anyone before you get to know them; college is a great time to get out of your comfort zone and connect with people you may not have ever associated with in high school. You are in no position to be picky right now, and sometimes you end up becoming close friends with the people you’d least expect. Plus, you may discover someone who lives in the same dorm as you or has some of the same classes. Now you’ll have a friend to help find that obscure science building or to accompany you to the dining hall

            2. The Dorms. The very reason most universities require freshmen to live in these residence halls is because of the naturally amazing social havens they are. The first and most obvious opportunity for socialization is your roommate, so be open and do everything you can to get to know and bond with them. However, don’t feel weird if you don’t find yourselves becoming best friends; this happens to many students, which is why it’s a good thing you have a plethora of other people in your building to meet. Your R.A. will inevitably plan a beginning-of-the-year floor meeting that is designed for you to meet your many neighbors down the hall, so do not miss it. Furthermore, don’t miss the many other floor activities/outingseither. Leave your door open occasionally; it shows you’re open to meeting new people and encouraging visitors to hang out. Vice-versa, make sure you take a walk down the hall to stop in and say hello to other students practicing the literal open-door policy. Moreover, do not forget about the many other floors of students in your building. Take advantage of full dorm meetings/activities and rec-room/common areas.

             3. Clubs.Join, join, join. This cannot be emphasized enough, especially with the extremely wide array of interests that university organizations cover. From intramural sports to Habitat for Humanity to fashion clubs to the student newspaper, there really is something for everyone. This is not only where you can make friends, but frequently get free t-shirts, food, and certainly a substantial bullet point on your resumé

    For the complete list go to http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/making-friends-in-college-6-ways-to-jumpstart-your-social-life?button=making_friends_in_college_6_wa  

     Sloane also points out that in some cases those options don't always work out the way they are planned. This doesn't mean you give up. The best thing to do is stay positive, open minded, and most of all friendly.