[summerblueskies]

I am going to Northern Arizona University and the 25th is my first day :-) Im just not sure if Im going to fit in socially, I dont drink or smoke. I find parties in general kind of overwhelming. Crowds make me feel claustrophobic. Sometimes I think people are going to see me as a "wet blanket" type person lol. At the same time I think I am smart and nice to people, the friends I have made in my hometown seem to think so to. I can have fun with other people. But I find small talk sometimes difficult to initiate, which confounds me because I have plenty of interesting thoughts, and when I go to write a paper for school I have no problem writing pages of my opinions on the topic. People always ask me why Im so quiet, like Im hatching an evil master plan over here (maybe I am)I want to make some friends and I think I could if I could overcome some of my awkwardness but I am clueless how

[kaliope]

maybe you could pay attention to who some of the more studious people are in class, the ones who ask a lot of questions and ask them to form a study group and make friends that way.

[summerblueskies]

Originally Posted by kaliope

maybe you could pay attention to who some of the more studious people are in class, the ones who ask a lot of questions and ask them to form a study group and make friends that way.

Study group would be a good idea. Esp if we had the same major, something to talk about

[ChildlikeEmpress]

Are you living in the dorms at all? That is how I met some of my friends in college. I am shy too and not a party-er.
Another way I made friends was just in the classes I took, especially study partners and fellow majors.

[Potpotjon]

You just have to be yourself I'm sure there same people who you can get along with. As you said you are nice so I dont think there be no problem to make friends. Goodluck on making new friends!

[summerblueskies]

Thanks guys and yes I am living in the dorm. I just cant help but think of all the schools I went to I was sometimes rejected as the geek or teachers pet. Then I went to community college, I did have more friends, but mostly focused on getting good grades. Guess all I can do is hope for the best at NAU right?

[ChildlikeEmpress]

Do you have any interests that there are clubs for on campus? That would be a fantastic way to meet like-minded people. Like if you're really into math or chess or I've even seen one where everybody dressed up in Renaissance clothes.

[summerblueskies]

Originally Posted by ChildlikeEmpress

Do you have any interests that there are clubs for on campus? That would be a fantastic way to meet like-minded people. Like if you're really into math or chess or I've even seen one where everybody dressed up in Renaissance clothes.

Renaissance club sounds pretty sweet lol

[Travelinglady]

Yeah, I was going to say clubs and organizations, too. They usually have some for all sorts of interests, where you can meet like-minded people. I even joined a sorority which accepted my studiousness and my quiet nature.

[summerblueskies]

Originally Posted by Travelinglady

Yeah, I was going to say clubs and organizations, too. They usually have some for all sorts of interests, where you can meet like-minded people. I even joined a sorority which accepted my studiousness and my quiet nature.

luckily I am already friends with both my roommates I didnt see any clubs that sounded interesting but I will see when I get there too

[lozza89]

I am glad you are already friends with your room mates, that is always a good step when I was at uni I tried to sit with people who I noticed were in a few of my classes (I am extremely shy!) and tried talking to them about the class and coming up assignments.

hang in there, I know that you will be able to make some pretty good life long friends!

thinking of you

[dedicated]

Start by greeting everyone. Be energetic and friendly. Strengthen your self confidence by joining a group.

[summerblueskies]

I have went to a lot of activities and workshops at my old school but I am always the youngest one there! I think I will meet a lot of people if I get a part time job

[lozza89]

Let us know how you go

[summerblueskies]

Originally Posted by lozza89

Let us know how you go

things are looking good. I was thinking of joining the residence association, or the wildlife association, and probably a yoga class too.

[allme]

Whatever you do, stay true to yourself, be yourself and I think personally, the rest will follow.

[lozza89]

Originally Posted by summerblueskies

things are looking good. I was thinking of joining the residence association, or the wildlife association, and probably a yoga class too.

that sounds like an awesome idea

[Abe Froman]

Originally Posted by summerblueskies

things are looking good. I was thinking of joining the residence association, or the wildlife association, and probably a yoga class too.

I think those all sound like great ideas.

Did you end up joining one or more. Don't sweat it that you don't drink or smoke, the people I hang out with at college don't really party. But we go to football games together and have a "group me" set up to ask each other questions and chat and what not.

Keep us updated.