<p>I'm a freshman who recently switched dorms because of a roommate issue (don't even get me started on specifics... just suffice it to say that if you ever thought you had the worst roommate on the planet... you're wrong; I did). Anyway, my new building is absolutely wonderful. I'm coming from a floor of potheads in "13th grade" who make more drama for themselves than the writers of a soap opera, to a floor full of fun-loving, tight-knit people. There are about 20 people, and they all know each other, like each other, and get along. My roommate is absolutely wonderful (and her kindness was almost a bit alarming at first) but she's a junior who is in the beginnings of a relationship and spends almost every waking minute with her boyfriend. So she's kind of over the whole socializing with your floormates thing.</p>
<p>Everyone else has been living together for a semester and formed really tight bonds. There is a clique, in particular, who I really think I could become good friends with. They invited me to go out with them last Saturday night and we seemed to get along wonderfully, at least when alcohol was involved. But they haven't really spoken to me since. I've tried to say hi, and strike up conversations, but they seem to be disinterested. I don't know if I did something on Saturday night to offend them, or if they are afraid that they embarrassed themselves in front of me. </p>
<p>Admittedly, I haven't made as much of an effort as I could have. I'm shy and self-conscious by nature, and my previous experience at my old dorm made me even more wary of coming out of my comfort zone and reaching out to people. I'm just at a loss and feeling REALLY socially awkward. I feel like walking into their rooms and inviting myself into their conversations would be intrusive and unwanted... and I guess here is where I'm asking for help. What is considered socially acceptable as the "new girl" in a new building?</p>