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5 Tips on Friend Making

How to make some friends at college!

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College is hard, but it's easier with friends. Here are some quick tips, based on how my first weeks went, on how to gain some!

1. Use humor!

It was so much easier to lighten the mood once I put a whole bunch of dank memes on my door. A lot of girls on my hall stopped and laughed alongside me.


2. Take orientation seriously.. well, only the socializing part.

I know orientation was a complete dub. It wasn't very interesting because your parents probably already orientated you themselves. Don't use "resting bitch face," as your first impression to others. Sit down, and talk to the people next to you. Try asking what their major is, because you never know if the person next to you is your floor mate or soon-to-be BFF.


3. Talk with your RA!

Yeah, I understand that they are on duty, but they are also humans too! Not to mention, they were in your shoes once before and know a lot of the ins and outs to life on and off campus. Don't be scared to get to know them, because chances are, they know you!


4. Take advantage of what your school has to offer.

A majority of the programs your school offers are already paid for, so take advantage of them! Attend weekend trips, and partake in a club or two! Put yourself out there, and if you're shy, make it obvious. In most activities, they do their best to help each student get their fair share of the conversation, so I'm sure they'll help you overcome your shyness, if they knew you have it.


5. Let loose!

Have fun! It's college! Enjoy and let go, in moderation of course. A lot of the students themselves want to have a good time, so go out and do it. Be smart, be safe, but most importantly, be the person everyone needs. You're important, and sometimes, in college, you'll need to be reminded of that.

With that said, that's how I made my Cheetah Girl friends.

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