Comments on: How to make new friends in college

By: cindy @ locksmiths sheerness

cindy @ locksmiths sheerness — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:13:12 +0000

Great site, i have given my daughter your site address so that she can read your tips. Putting yourself out there by joining clubs is a good way of making new friends who you will take with you through life.

By: Jake Ruston

Jake Ruston — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:10:26 +0000

It can be quite difficult making friends in college (I know what it’s like) but the advice in this article is correct, just make yourself seem social and you’ll get there :)

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:22:06 +0000

I miss my college friends :(

By: Ekince

Ekince — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:20:56 +0000

It’s really helpful to take initiative on making friends in college, even though it sometimes feels like you are asking people out on a “friend date”. You actually have to put forth effort to have friends, but it’s worth the payoff.

By: Gavin@MP3 Player Reviews

Gavin@MP3 Player Reviews — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:01:31 +0000

@Ibrahim You advice is spot-on. It seems like today’s college freshmen rely on frats or sororities to make friends or have a good time. Little do they know about the good times had elsewhere!

By: Brent@Science Facts

Brent@Science Facts — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:21:22 +0000

Living in the dorms for a year is great because this is the absolute best chance to make some new great friends at school. It comes easy, just be social.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:47:23 +0000

@Joel: Great advice. The cafeteria is a great way to meet people, and almost everybody would welcome having someone to sit and talk with. I also like what you said about being on the same ‘wave length’ — if you meet people similar to you, you’ll undoubtedly get along far better.

By: Joel@ Vintage Rock T Shirts

Joel@ Vintage Rock T Shirts — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:58:40 +0000

When I went to college, I met future room mates, male friends, and girlfriends by going to the cafeteria, checking out who was sitting by themselves (or even with one or two friends), and then asking them if the seat across from them was taken, or if they minded if I joined them. Obviously, you’d do that in a casual, friendly tone of voice, and with people who appear to be similar to you or compatible with your personality or appearance. What do I mean by that, you ask? Well, if you’re a 98 pound computer nerd, then don’t attempt to strike up a conversation with the quarterback of the school football team. There’s a strong chance you won’t have anything in common. (I realize that’s a generalization and there are exceptions — but you’ll have more social successes if the odds are in your favor.) The same things hold true for approaching members of the opposite sex. I’m not saying that it’s necessary to “stay in your league” — because a lot of people underestimate (or overestimate) their attractiveness or charisma — but it’s often best to approach people that sort of look like they’re on your same “wave length”. (I know, it’s an inexact science — but just lighten up and have fun with it.) My only other advice is to try not to come on too strong, and be ready to back off if the other person is disinterested or unfriendly.

By: Ste@Xbox Console

Ste@Xbox Console — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:19:45 +0000

Nice article, the same applies to other situtations – for example a solo holiday. I went on a sole snowoarding holiday this year, and by doing pretty much what you say here, I soon had loads of new friends.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:59:52 +0000

@Ibrahim: Exactly, which is why I recommend getting involved in your interests. Though, to be honest, all of my best friends have come from where I lived and not so much from college/classes.