College Sophomore With No Friends

Colleges and Universities A-Z Ohio State University
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<p>Hey everyone, </p>

<p>I am a sophomore in college, and it is the beginning of the second semester. I am getting very discouraged because I don’t have any close friends. It’s nearly halfway through my college career and I have yet to make a best friend, or any group of friends. I had awesome friends in high school, and remain close to them, but I chose to go to college 2 hours away from home. </p>

<p>I’m already involved in many things on campus, but I still don’t have a any close friends. I’m in the marching band, concert band, I’m in a band fraternity, I work in a residence hall, and I still live in a residence hall. I honestly try to put myself out here to get to know different people by asking them to dinner or lunch, I talk to people at work, and chat with people on my floor. I guess I have many acquaintances but nothing seems to click. I don’t understand why this is happening to me because I’m a fun, cool, and interesting girl to talk to and hang out with. </p>

<p>I’ve spent lots of time crying to my mom on the phone, and this isn’t the way I want to spend my whole college career. Will someone please give me some advice, or hope if you’ve been in a similar situation? </p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Ask your closest band friend what you are doing wrong.
If you can’t make friends in band then you must be doing something to repel people.
Are you ready to hear the truth?</p>

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<p>Pull yourself together and get out of your dorm. Stop calling your moms and thinking about your friendless status so much and just enjoy yourself. Seriously, it’s just college. Who cares if you don’t have a bestie? It’s only a few years and then you’re on to the next thing. A lot of people I know secretly hate college and don’t care for the social scene at Osu. you’re not alone. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be</p>

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<p>I’m sorry to hear about your situation. It sure sounds frustrating-- I’m a parent of two daughters and I’d suggest to go easy on yourself in regards to finding a best friend. Enjoy the activities you are involved in and your enthusiasm should be a nice positive personality trait. Perhaps, expand your extracurriculars or work out at the gym to meet more people. It’s great that you’re close to your mom but, honestly, don’t lean too hard. What is the campus like on the weekends? Do many students leave?</p>