College is a time when people actively seek out new relationships. Unless you are a loner, making friends should not be a problem. Still, it requires effort and a willingness to extend yourself at times.
Here are 12 important tips to make friends at college:
Step One: Be chatty, talkative, friendly, outgoing, amiable, congenial, neighborly, sociable, approachable, easygoing and otherwise chummy.
Step Two: Introduce yourself clearly to those in your dorm and class.
Step Three: Show up early for Orientation.
Step Four: Attend parties, sports events and special gatherings where people socialize.
Step Five: Remain open to new cultures, ideas and values.
Step Six: Invite people to join you for a bite to eat and a drink occasionally.
Step Seven: Offer to give people a ride somewhere.
Step Eight: Study in groups.
Step Nine: Reach out to others when they need help.
Step Ten: Join a student group or sports team.
Step Eleven: Explore the Greek system.
Step Twelve:Throw a party.
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