<p>I'm in my second year of undergrad and for the longest time I've had no social life. I have quite a few acquaintances, but none of them could rightly be called friends because I don't talk to them or do anything with them outside of school. I don't go to bars, parties, clubs or anything of the sort. I'm seeking to change this now.</p>
<p>While at one of the campus bars last night with a circle of friends that I'm acquainted with but not truly a part of, one of these acquaintances - the one who was responsible for this particular get-together - was telling me about his job at this bar. He's a bartender there (or something like that, I can't quite remember), and said I could probably get to that same position in a couple months if I wanted to.</p>
<p>My questions go to those who have experience in working at campus bars during their undergrad (which is why this question is directed to Canadian students): </p>
<p>To what extent does it help or hurt your social life? </p>
<p>Does the fact that you work during weekend nights hinder your ability to socialize with your existing friends, or does it help?</p>
<p>Did it allow you to make new friends and expand your social circle?</p>
<p>Most importantly, would you recommend it to somebody in my position (lack of social life, only a few loose circles of acquaintances) to improve their social life and get real friends?</p>