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meeple
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Canada10211 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-03 01:58:24
October 26 2009 18:21 GMT
#1


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CaucasianAsian
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
Korea (South)11598 Posts
October 26 2009 18:26 GMT
#2
Get a job, yes. That really helped me make friends and it really forces you to be social with people. Maybe work at a subway or something like that, or be a waiter.

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Binky1842
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
United States2599 Posts
October 26 2009 18:29 GMT
#3
yeah, get a job where you're forced to interact with people. like in the mall or something. from there you can meet regulars and have better, and a bit more open convo with them over time. just be around people a lot, isuppose.

you seem to have a good grasp on what you need to do though. job, clubs, maybe hit up the night life?
"The zoo could not confirm that Binky was the attacker, but only Binky had blood on his face following the incident"
CrimsonLotus
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Colombia1123 Posts
October 26 2009 18:32 GMT
#4
I think joining something like a club may be the best idea.

Sometimes is hard to socialize when you don't have too many things in common with other people, thus not having something to talk about and that allows you to relate with others.

Having some activities in common with others gives you a solid base from which to jump start some friendships.

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MiniRoman
Profile Blog Joined September 2003
Canada3953 Posts
October 26 2009 18:36 GMT
#5
Go to a close bar and strike up conversation with the bartender, keep going and meet the regulars. Really just start talking to people, you're missing out.
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RaGe
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
Belgium9950 Posts
October 26 2009 18:54 GMT
#6
When I first arrived at college, my first friends were those that went outside during class breaks for a smoke and started talking about the lameness of the class. I guess smoking has some benefits.

In the end, in your case, all you need is one good friend. Through him you'll get to know other people automatically and build a social circle really quickly.
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Whiplash
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States2929 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-10-26 18:55:53
October 26 2009 18:55 GMT
#7
Clubs are huge. If I wasn't in 1 of the clubs I am in now I would have about 50 less friends.

Also make sure its people you can be "yourself" around, no sense faking anything.
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niteReloaded
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Croatia5282 Posts
October 26 2009 19:24 GMT
#8
I discovered that being social is overrated.

I wasn't very social before, then I was, then I realized it's not what I really want, at least not with the kind of people I meet. I enjoy aloneness. I think.
GiYoM
Profile Joined May 2006
Korea (South)94 Posts
October 26 2009 19:39 GMT
#9
join a dance school or a health club or a yoga club. good way to meet nice people, nice girls. if its ur first time at the health club, get a personal trainer until u know a bunch of people there
HeaDStrong
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Scotland785 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-10-26 19:55:11
October 26 2009 19:54 GMT
#10
ohh man it sucks a lot... i was so isolated in my first 2 years of university, but i did it to myself... it messed up my head, so not worth it.

i got over it, but i wont be able to give you advice from my own experience- my solution was not general enough.

but i think social gatherings are not the best way to get friends or talk to ppl, it should be something where talking to people is only of secondary importance, it takes away the pressure.
decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20166 Posts
October 26 2009 20:21 GMT
#11
job/club

thats pretty much how i made all my friends at uni so far, through playing rugby and working at teh cafeteria
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FyRe_DragOn
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
Canada2056 Posts
October 26 2009 20:39 GMT
#12
im kind of in the same situation as you, im not very social and have to force myself to interact with people..i joined a soccer league in a sport/social club bcuz i wanted to get back to being more physically active as well, and it helped alot although im still not nearly as social as i should be. Im taking university atm and i miss my job not because i liked it, but because it allowed me to interact with more with people on a regular basis
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Heyoka
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Katowice25012 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-10-26 20:59:38
October 26 2009 20:59 GMT
#13
Clubs are the best. Ones where you have to be physically active are particularly awesome.
@RealHeyoka | ESL / DreamHack StarCraft Lead
Spartan
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
United States2030 Posts
October 27 2009 00:08 GMT
#14
Honestly, I'd say don't be afraid to meet friends nearby through online means. It's pretty common nowadays, more-so than one would think.
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Hypnosis
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States2061 Posts
October 27 2009 00:14 GMT
#15
i dont understand how asking a forum how to socialize will help you man. THE INTERNET IS NOT REAL LIFE stop asking for advice and learn something on your own.. Chances are you are a major introvert so learn an instrument or something.
Science without religion is lame, Religion without science is blind
plated.rawr
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Norway1676 Posts
October 27 2009 00:18 GMT
#16
Meet people through hobbies or interests. Clubs, dates, parties and stuff will develop from there. The net's great since you can probably just google your local area and whatever hobby you prefer, and find some social hobby gatherings which revolve around it.
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JohannesH
Profile Joined September 2009
Finland1364 Posts
October 27 2009 03:35 GMT
#17
Why be social?


You can always talk to yourself
If you have to ask, you don't know.
il0seonpurpose
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)5638 Posts
October 27 2009 03:45 GMT
#18
I've always heard that colleges have something for everyone so join something! Or go volunteer, I'm sure you'll find friends there
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