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MAKING FRIENDS
In Your First Year
Making friends during first year can seem daunting - especially if you’re the first in your family to go to university or have moved far away from home.
Whilst scary, it’s also an opportunity to make the friends you’ll have for
#1 Get involved: The first step towards making friends during university is getting involved in activities you’re interested in. This could be societies, sports teams or any other groups on campus and will put you in the environment to meet people who share similar interests to you. Take a step outside of your comfort zone and just say hello!
#2 Be friendly and approachable: It’s important to remember that everyone is in the same boat as you! Being friendly and approachable will help others feel comfortable around you and you’re more likely to strike up a conversation with someone if they feel comfortable to do so.
#3 Take initiative: If you want to make friends at university, why not be the one who suggests hanging out outside of lessons or society meetings? Suggest grabbing lunch or a coffee, or invite someone to a party you’re going to! Trust us, anyone you ask will be grateful that you reached out and you never know what it could lead to.
