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Making new friends
Q. I’ve had the same friends since Year 11, and I’m about to start uni. None of my friends are in the same lectures as me and we all have different schedules, therefore I’m going to be alone most (if not all) of the time. I’m not worried about losing them because we still have weekends to hang out, but I don’t want to be alone most of the time at uni and I would like to be able to make new friends, I just don’t know how. Can you help?
A. So many people have the same problem when they start university - uni is great, but it is a huge change! You may feel like you’re alone because you’re not hanging out with your usual group of friends every day, but try looking at this as an opportunity to make new ones!
The best way to do this is to hold your breath and dive right in. Remember, you will all most likely be in the same boat, so don’t be afraid to get chatting and ask people about themselves. The other students you meet are probably just as afraid of putting themselves out there as you are! Plus, if you make an effort to get to know people and put others at ease, you’ll quickly get a reputation as a fun and outgoing person.
Sharing lectures is a great way to meet new people and expand your friend base. Try sitting next to someone you don’t know, or even just someone you don’t know very well as a way of getting to know them better. Joining study and other extracurricular groups is another good way to make friends and improve your marks, so pick a couple that you’re interested in and make sure you get involved! It’s the easiest way to meet new people who have similar interests to you. Good luck!
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Yeah I think the thing I would always forget is that everyones in the same boat! You’re all starting something new and everyone wants to get to know each other, it’s funny how similar peoples worries all are  Posted by 1littlewing "on" 04/11 "at"12:34 PM |
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I have moved shcool before but that was with my bestfriend and I wasn’t that nervous because I knew that I had someone to go to lunch with regardless luckly I made a lot of friends but now I have to move again because I’m moving house and this time I’m moving myself and I’m afraid that these people will not be as nice as the last lot and I’m left myself ? Posted by dyanesutherland "on" 02/06 "at"01:58 PM |
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Haha, I am the same. I’m off to a uni up north and no one I know is going ): So scary! Posted by Anjuli9872 "on" 11/18 "at"04:08 PM |
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All of my friends have gone to Uni, I’m doing some independant/distance acting and speech study while Teaching kids drama. I rarely see my school mates anymore but the people that I work with are really little or quite a bit older than me - certainly isolating! So far the only way I’ve figured out how to be less isolated is by making dates with my old mates during the week and trying to get involved with other activities such as youth groups, dance classes and trying to find people who are in a simular boat to me. It’s difficult and I have had many, many down moments - which can lower confidence - but it is slowly getting better! Hang in there and let family and others know what you’re going through - you never know what ideas and things will pop up! A new friend might be right under your nose  Posted by Christy Rose "on" 11/09 "at"06:54 PM |
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An awesome attitude and a friendly smile makes the world of a difference so be yourself and just have fun being you!! Posted by Bedge "on" 11/08 "at"03:08 PM |
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Have fun uni is a fantastic expirirnce. You’ll make new friends in no time at all. It’s all about a postive attitude and a willingness to mee new people. Enjoy it Posted by roxi527 "on" 11/08 "at"12:08 PM |
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im moving cities to be with my bf and know no 1 ur lucky ur goign to uni so u can meet people idk how im going too Posted by Sez100% "on" 11/06 "at"09:34 PM |
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I’ve moved schools twice now so I know what it’s like. But I made friends pretty quickly so don’t stress! Posted by Shinade "on" 11/04 "at"07:15 PM |
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Be yourself. Real friends last forever. Posted by POWERBALLIN25 "on" 08/15 "at"12:20 PM |
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