I used to meet lots of people living in the campus dorms (residence). Since this is your home when you are not in class you can easily make friends. You eat with these people, use the same washroom and showers, party with them and live very close to them. In two days you will find at least one (if not 10) new friends. If you don’t want to move onto campus you could meet people by hanging around the campus outside of class. You might want to go to the study areas or common areas and hang out. You should be able to meet people who are studying the same thing as you. A good opening line is to go to someone from class and ask them to explain something even if you already understand the concept. You could start out as study buddies and build a friendship after that. (Visit some cultural sights that pertain to Japan maybe you can meet an American born Japanese person who can introduce you around)

I met one of my best friends (a Japanese girl) in a building I used to work in. She worked in the food court and I would stop by every morning to get a drink from her. I foundout she liked movies and invited her spend Canada Day with me at the theater. Another best friend lived a few doors over in a college dorm.

First you need to fit in.

Although many may disagree with this point, it is certainly true. Make sure that you dress like the Americans! It will be a big help. Since we as a country are so multi-cultural, being Asian wouldn’t make you stand out as much as dressing differently does! (Ask a couple of Americans to take you shopping! The girls will have a great time!)

Second, you should seek out the International Student Center (most universities have one). There you will find Americans who WANT to be friends with international students! I made some pretty good “foreign” friends that way in college.

Make sure you talk to people in class and join some type of activity outside of class — clubs, church, inter mural sports, etc.

Look for students who are also away from home — not necessarily international, but American students as well. They don’t come with a peer group attached and are also looking to make new friends!

Don’t be discouraged! Although Americans are very friendly on the surface, they often take much longer to form real friendships. You may feel that they are friendly to you in class, but don’t understand why they don’t follow up. That’s the way we are.

Finally, remember that YOU need to offer invitations as well as look for them!

Good luck and have fun!

The white guy killed off some of the Native Americans. They married many who have been left. My grand Mother being one. So we’re extra combined than the normal Mexican. The Spaniards being extra tolerant married the Indians in that aspect of north America. Then there may be the Different fetchers of the exclusive countries. The Cherokee wore turbans and a few even sported a small goatees. Thanks for that well query Good success.

I read all the answers and I believe all of the answerer’s are offering you good solid advice. I wish you well in you studies and hope you have a fulfilling social life.

Peace.

You should try to find clubs or other student groups that are centered around interests that are similar to yours. Finding people who are passionate about things that you are also passionate about is the best way to make new friends, even if you come from different countries. gambatte kudasai!

i would just put yourself out there. The way to make a friend is to be a friend, so just be nice to people and maybe find some other exchange students who you can relate to.