<p>I'm a little worried about college next fall. I'm not sure what it's going to be like and if it really is going to be "the best four years of my life."</p>
<p>How easy was it for you guys to make friends in college and what did you do to meet them?</p>
<p>First of all, let me just say that the day I arrived at my school for move-in day, I was absolutely TERRIFIED by the sheer number of students and scared I’d never find my friends among such a vast student body. But my fears were short-lived. It really is easy to find good friends in college… you just have to be friendly and willing to meet people, and you’ll find friends naturally. </p>
<p>It’s easy to make friends, but it’s harder to make friends that last more than a couple of weeks. You’re going to meet tons of people that you’ll be friends with for two seconds and never talk to ever again… it’s just the way college goes. </p>
<p>You don’t have to be friends with everyone on your floor or your roommate, contrary to popular belief. I get along with my floor but wouldn’t really call any of them my best friends. I made my best friends at my school through classes and call-out meetings for clubs and organizations (go to as many of these as you can!!). Then I met their friends, and my social circle expanded. It’s a pretty gradual process… don’t expect it to happen right away, but eventually, you’ll find those people who you can always call to eat, hang out, go out, or study with.</p>
<p>I know I’ve been recommending this to everyone lately, but…</p>
<p>sign up for a large suite. I think it’s a lot less awkward than just having 1 or 2 roommates, as no-one feels obligated to associate with another in the suite. Instead, friendships form quite naturally and it’s a blast. I’m a total pariah, but even I managed, so don’t worry.</p>