Well, you will need to go out of your way the first two weeks to mix well. Some of the folks you meet, especially in the dorm, may be friends for the rest of your life! Or they might lead you to meet other people. So just try a little hard than usual. Go with the flow, stay positive, say “Yes” when invited to walk down to the bookstore or go to an orientation or to dinner.

Unlike highschool, EVERYONE is out of their element. No one has their “old gang” to hang out with. It is truly a chance to begin again. Get to know your RA and listen to his suggestions.

Everyone there will be a little nervous and looking for a buddy.

Be a buddy!

Good Luck

My friend was in the same situation four years ago. He was worried about how to mix with people and felt that be lonely after 4 comfortable years of high school. But it turned out well for him. He got a lot of friends who still talk with him to this day. If your going to a college with a lot of people (10,000+) you should be able to find good friends and get a huge support network even though it might take a while because there are so many people to interact with. But with smaller schools, you may get to know most people in a relatively short time, but you might have more trouble finding some really good friends because of a smaller population. Also, everyone is new in college. Nobody has their old clique to hang out with. So you aren’t alone. This is a great time to get new friends! Everyone says that college was probably the best time in their lives, so don’t worry about it. You will find friends and settle in well. In four years when you leave school and leave all your friends you will laugh at the fact that you once worried over this matter. Good luck

RELAX!!! I know how you feel, I am exactly the same. I was terrified of college until I actually started. The good thing about college is that nobody cares. People don’t care about labels or material things like they do in high school. People are much more mature and open to different things. There are no groups either. People are from so many different backgrounds and places that you are almost guaranteed to meet some new friends. I felt the same but I completely relaxed when I started. Enjoy college, You’ll love it!

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College is easier than high school because there is less focuse on cliques and being “cool” Most people spend time trying to find themselves and many people are successful. Most schools usually have some type of freshmen orientation that will encourage you to go to activities and meet people. You will find a group of friends usually within your major or a roommate that you bond with, so it won’t be so bad.

dont worry. there are going to be other people there also that do not know anyone else. everyone will be trying to make new friends and situate themselves. just make sure your put yourself out there and try to make friends. are you going to be living in a dorm? if so, that is a great way to make new friends. talk you your roommates, or hallmates. or you can try talking to people in your classes. try not to be nervous it will be alright. and if that doesnt help then think of it like this. college is a big place with a lot of people. there might be people that dont like you, but there will always be people that do. =) good luck on your first day.

Don’t worry about it. Everybody feels this way. I am the biggest loner out there, and even I made a friend my first semester. All of the hot chicks from my classes were sitting next to me by the end of the first week 😛