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University Classmates

  • 05-09-2011 1:06pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,012 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    I'm heading into another year of college and this year my class is smaller, much smaller. I'm not totally shy and awkward but I'm not the club type either. Most of (if not all) of my class seem to be that type.

    My problem is, I don't want to be the one guy who doesn't show to class events, but I genuinely don't enjoy club nights etc. I know this isn't a huge problem but I was wondering if anyone was in the same boat and what they have done previously.

    Before anyone suggests societies etc., I do have some friends in college, but they're no longer in my class, so therein lies the problem.

    Cheers!


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  • #2
    Firetrap
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    So do you know any of the people left in your class at all? You seem to have boxed them all into the one category. How about making a better effort to chat to the people sitting near you before class? Say to them you're going to the canteen for a cup of coffee and do they want to come? You're all in the same class so you'll have common experiences. You don't have to go to club nights or things like that in order to get to know them.


  • #3
    woodchuck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,411 ✭✭✭✭woodchuck


    That’s great that you’ve already got friends in college, but it’s still a good idea to try and get on with your classmates.

    When there are class nights being organised try make the effort to go along for a couple of hours occasionally (within reason, nobody should expect you to go out every night of the week or anything). These things are usually more bearable early on in the night before people get messy drunk and the music is full blast. And you’re bound to have the same breaks between lectures so try and kill time with your class then. As Firetrap said, suggesting going for coffee or something.

    Even though you might think you have nothing in common, you’re bound to find something! It’ll come in handy to have friends in your class when it comes to doing assignments or exams so yous can help each other out if needed… even down to something as simple as double checking the exam timetables with someone without feeling awkward. You may or may not end up making friends for life... even if you don't, your life will just be a lot more pleasant if you make the effort to interact and be friendly with the people around you :)


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