Honestly look at somebody, see if they’re wearing smth cool and compliment them on it. I’ve made a few friends that way

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Join clubs that interest you

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join clubs, go to events on campus, sit next to people in class/talk to them and get their info! the last one can especially help with getting to know people in your major if you have one, which can be really useful down the line. i also made my closest friends freshman year just hanging out in the common areas in our dorm space, as long as you’re not hiding in your room all day you’ll meet people! :)

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Also, second the clubs and activities comments

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Definitely join a club that you’re interested in. Repeated contact with people makes it easier to form bonds and if you’re both interested in the same thing that breaks the ice

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Hey you got this

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I was the same way, and clubs/organizations helped me so much!!! I also leaned a lot on my friends and family from home, and it helped to know that I had a support system already. Having a secure base made me feel safer reaching out to other people at college without it feeling like a risk.

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May not be applicable to you, but I was super shy and awkward until I started taking SSRIs, then I started to make friends, lol (turned out I had legit social anxiety/generalized anxiety disorder)

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Go to things you’re interested in and talk to people you feel comfortable with

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I know what you can do. I have great advice

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Direct message me and I will tell you.

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