Avoid letting the unfamiliarity of the place scare you out of meeting new people because there are plenty of effortless ways to make friends in university even if you are a natural introvert. You may not be one of the most social individuals on the planet but your stay in UJ is the time to make connections and get to know others whether you like it or not. It’s better to establish relationships before everyone forms their own little circle of friends and you end up on the outs. If you are worried about socializing and need a few tips, here are a few easy ways to make friends at UJ.
Attend events
What’s so great about our university is that there is always something going on, especially during the first couple of weeks of school starting. So attend the socials and mingle because as of now everyone is on the same boat. Everyone is trying to make friends and find their place on campus! Attend the RAG Week activities, who knows? you could be a social butterfly in a matter of hours.
Whether you are sitting next to someone in class, standing in line for food or just passing by, introduce yourself to others with a friendly face! Trust me, in the first few weeks, this is not weird at all. Everyone will reciprocate your attempt at friendship, so the more effort you put into your social game, the better off you will be.
Take advantage of the
First Year Seminar (FYS)
The university hold Orientation Week before the first week of school and usually it is filled
with fun events, shows and information sessions so that you get the feel of the
campus, learn more about the school, find guidance from seniors and make
meaningful connections with other first years . Use this as your time to be
great.
Join a club
There are lots of
societies that you can join that will appeal to your interests. It’s a great
way to pursue your hobbies and meet other people who are passionate about the
same thing you are. Plus having meetings will only strengthen your connections
and assure some growth in your social scene.
Exchange numbers
No matter how many people you meet in one day, chances are
that you will probably never see them again. And this is very typical on big
campuses so unless you are okay with one-time introductions, exchange numbers!
This is the only way you can guarantee further contact.
Making friends in varsity is harder for some than it is for others, but in reality it is up to how much effort you are willing to put into using your social skills, Yes, it might require some change in attitude, but you wont regret it, You may meet some of the best people during your varsity years! How do you usually make friends in a new environment?
