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There aren’t many places one can call home. College, however, is a place you can. It’s not easy, however, for some people to fit in which is not uncommon. Some people are more inhibited than others and may take time to find their group of friends. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing; many people love spending time just by themselves too. However, if you want tips in making friends easily, look no further.

Many people try to be overtly social or pretend to be someone they’re not, in order to attract people. They don’t understand that being yourself is key to making friends you’ll truly vibe with You want to attract people like you and being yourself in the utmost sense, is the best way to. Genuineness is the most attractive quality one can possess.

Most freshmen have to room on-campus. Use this to your advantage. The place would be bursting with people eager to make friends and just interact. One tip is to leave your room door open. This way you would seem welcoming and people walking past can stop by and say ‘hi’. It can also help to attend floor meetings. It’s a great way to get to know and interact with the people on your floor.

Most campuses have clubs for almost everything. Joining clubs you’re interested in will help you find like-minded people. Doing similar activities creates a special bond and there’s always something to talk about. 

Additionally, talk to people in your classes. It is always good to have friends in your classes in case you were to miss one or just to share notes. If they took the same class as you, you both already have common ground and you can surely find more.

Something to keep in mind and what I found very helpful is hanging out outside of classes, clubs, dorms. Just get together for something simple such as ice cream or frozen yoghurt. I mean, who doesn’t love froyo, right? Initiating plans makes you seem approachable and would result in you drawing more people.

It is important to not stress about this and just go with the flow. There’s no need to feel any pressure. Some people take more time than others. College can be daunting though and having someone along the way can make a huge difference.  Don’t let it get you down though, the right people will automatically gravitate towards you.