<p>So, I've finally settled down and finished my first day. It wasn't that bad, but I'm definitely going to need to get adjusted to this "lifestyle". And I know it's pretty soon to be getting concerned, but I'm really not sure how I'll make friends here. lol</p>
<p>I met with a few of my HS buddies today, but realistically I'm not going to see them every day and I want to meet new people anyways. The immediate thing that I fear may hinder me is that I'm living off-campus. I decided live in a student housing apartment complex about 3 min driving distance from campus because of the price and amenities, but I'm regretting that maybe I should have tried dorm life at least once out of college experience, especially considering I'm already a sophomore now, and I think being a dorm scenario would have put me in a position where meeting others would have been easier. Not only that, but I feel like off-campus living comes with its own responsibilities that perhaps I was not quite ready for. I like where Im staying, but my roommates keep to themselves and are on a completely different wavelength than me. I'm 18 and I think the rest of them are over 21. One of them is actually a graduate student and doesn't even go to UMCP.</p>
<p>So, I'm looking at my options; joining a club, intramurals, a student union, or even possibly rushing despite the fact I don't have any idea knowledge of Greek life(bad idea?). Any ideas?</p>
<p>To me, this year is my last chance to make college any sort of memorable or enjoyable experience, so I really appreciate any advice.</p>