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If you have gone to a different school than your friends, was it difficult finding new people to hang out with?

Most of the schools I applied to differ greatly from the ones my friends picked. #college #friends

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Daniela’s Answer

Hello Anthony,


Every beginning is difficult, but we have to keep in mind that change is part of life, and it is necessary to get out of our "comfort zone" and reach new heights in our career and academic life. In order to make new friends, start by people or groups that you have more affinities, who enjoy similar things you value, such as: sports, music, walks, movies ...


Something interest to make friends in a new school is to participate in volunteer activities, extracurricular activities or academic tours. Do not worry, you are going through a phase of adaptation, and this requires time and patience. Over the weeks, you will be engaged with the school routine. The important thing is not to accumulate anxiety or anguish. Everything will work out, you'll see.


Good luck on your journey !!
Thank you comment icon Thank you Ms. Silva! Going to school by myself was one of my biggest fears when I began applying to schools, but I see I must go to college with an open mind. Anthony
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Dylan’s Answer

Hello Anthony,

As someone who did not know anyone at the school I went to and came out with a great set of friends I feel like I have some information on how to make friends.

My first recommendation would be to join a variety of different clubs or club sports that you enjoy and that is where you can meet a lot of people with similar interests to yourself. This is where I met most of my friends at school. Next I would simply try and talk to people sitting next to you at in your classes and get to know them. I have met a variety of great people this way and found people to study with and hang out with in the future.

All in all I would recommend being yourself but also try and make sure you are actively trying to put yourself out there and meet people.
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Matt’s Answer

I am from NY and went to a Boston area school. I met my roommate online for freshman year and ended up becoming very close with him. It was easy to meet people even though they were strangers. Have to come in with a strong positive mindset and be friendly. Do not force anything.
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Rip’s Answer

While remaining in my home state my entire life to date, moving between neighborhoods, schools, and neighborhoods has been a forever constant. For some it comes easier making friends than others, but what I have found is that staying active in sports, school activities, the arts, community, work-life, (family!), and anything extra-curricular related to those are often a pretty good great ice breaker.
If you are fortunate to be doing something that you enjoy, that will turbo charge any and all of those efforts.
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