<p>I'm coming to Michigan State this fall and I'm an international student. I am so excited to experience an american college life. But, I am so afraid that I'm going to end up with students from my country (asians) instead of mingling and blending with the local students. any tips?</p>
<p>I would imagine that making friends would be similar no matter where you are from. You don’t want to be too shy even if you have a strong accent. If you are uncomfortable talking to people you will have a hard time meeting new people. That might be why many international students end up in groups with a lot of people that are from the same general location.</p>
<p>Friendliness goes a long way in meeting people. You might think you are going to stand out so badly because you are from another country but everyone will feel uncomfortable at first. If you are going to class with other new students they will be nervous at first and worried about making friends as well. A smile will go a long way toward making connections.</p>
<p>Making friends can sometime start with simply being in the same space. With that in mind it would make sense for you to get busy when you start school. Join some clubs, go to get together’s for new students, hit some free concerts if they have them. Do a bunch of stuff that will put you in the position to see some of the same people repeatedly. You will meet a few that you get along with and have some people to hang out with.</p>