worried about socailising in college

LegacyUser

Im starting college next week and I know no one at all going to the college or ever going to a college near me. Im so depressed because all my friends in other colleges are all living on campus and theres a really good social aspect to it. Im afraid that because Im not living with other students I'll have no one to go out with because most people in college always seem to have friends near them and they can go out with them.
Im kinda scared that everyone will just be going out with their own friends and I'll have no one I know this sounds stupid but its really bothering me. For freshers week I'll have no one at all to go out with and I just feel like Im missing the whole college experience... the college im in doesnt actually have a campus but because its in galway an awful lot of people in the college stay in student appartments which I wasnt allowed to do.

If anyone could give me any advice or if anyone has been in the same situation I'd love to hear how you dealed with it.

Wompa1

worriedfresher wrote: »

Im starting college next week and I know no one at all going to the college or ever going to a college near me. Im so depressed because all my friends in other colleges are all living on campus and theres a really good social aspect to it. Im afraid that because Im not living with other students I'll have no one to go out with because most people in college always seem to have friends near them and they can go out with them.
Im kinda scared that everyone will just be going out with their own friends and I'll have no one I know this sounds stupid but its really bothering me. For freshers week I'll have no one at all to go out with and I just feel like Im missing the whole college experience... the college im in doesnt actually have a campus but because its in galway an awful lot of people in the college stay in student appartments which I wasnt allowed to do.

If anyone could give me any advice or if anyone has been in the same situation I'd love to hear how you dealed with it.

Galway!? You'll be fine. You'll make friends with people in your class and then become friends with their friends and drinks lots and have lots of sex such is the Galway way! Welcome!

tannytantans

When I went to college I knew absolutely no one but I made so many new friends who i'm still best friends with eight years later!!

Firstly the best way to make friends is through people in your class. Make sure you make a huge effort on your first day. Just go in and sit beside someone and chat away as much as possible. Maybe ask what they're doing for lunch etc. It's a little awkward and embarrassing at first but there'll be loads of people in your shoes, you won't be the only person who doesn't know someone.

Also make sure you join some clubs/societies during Freshers Week. It's a great way to meet people with similar interests and to have some fun.

I'd also say if you're invited to any nights out during the first few weeks - go! Even if you'll only know one other person!

Once you make one/two friends you'll be able to meet plenty of new people through them!

Just relax and be friendly!

KilOit

Try your hardest to make new friends in the first week, everyone is new in class and it's the best time to bond. if you leave it too long you will fall out of the rat race in your class and everyone will just think you're quite or not really interested. Really have to make an effort.

LegacyUser

Hi OP,

I feel your jitters! but i think you will be absolutely fine, Galway has to be one of the most friendliest of places, and if its Galway then loads of other peeps will be traveling alone too, you defo won't be the only one. Hopefully the tutors will introduce you all and you might be able to know some other people on their own before lunch time, what i was feeling was that your home friends will be jealous of you in time because i couldn't think of a better city to be in college in, you will have a blast there, and i bet because you have all your own friends it will give you a wider scope of people outside of what you know, this is really a good thing, when you have friends outside your home ones its great.

I really wish you the best XOXO