-Attend meetings for clubs…it’s easier to start friendships with people you already have something in common with

-Do NOT hole yourself up in your room…go study in a coffee shop, library, etc…you will meet people

-There are LOTS of students in your situation. Rather than trying to penetrate a clique, try to find others who aren’t yet part of a “clique”

-If it’s your kind of thing, rush for a frat/sorority. It’s like having a built-in clique already

-Talk to people in your classes, even if it’s just about the class…find people to study with!

Good luck =)

Also, it helps to put someone in a positive light…..’Hi, I know you are a whiz at this, mind if I ask you a question?’ Or, ‘I admire a guy who can handle a tennis racket like that….can you suggest a good grip technique for me?’

You won’t hit pay dirt every time but you will be planting seeds of friendship and you just never know what the yield might be.