<p>Hi everyone! So, I was a student at UC Davis as an undergrad and then returned a few years ago to begin work on my PhD…but, in all that time I never really spent much time getting out and socializing - I started college when I was 12, so I guess I was just predominantly focused on school and career-building! And maaaaaybe a little socially awkward, haha.</p>
<p>Anyway, now that I have more time…I was wondering if any of you might be able to give me advice on how to get more involved in the social scene at UCD? I don’t know many people here, so I was hoping to find groups that I could hang with and have a good time!</p>
<p>Does anyone have any advice on how to meet some new groups of people? I’ve tried randomly chatting with people in classes, but I tend to be a little shy so no one’s really invited me to join any groups that way. I don’t know of any hiking clubs in Davis, and the only sports groups I know of are the IM sports - where you kind of have to know people already to organize a team. I heard that a place called The Graduate has dance lessons - is that a good place to meet people? I’ve also heard that Outdoor Adventures organizes whitewater rafting.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any ideas for me? Also…at 26, would I be significantly older than most people around campus now? I guess it’s not a major issue, just curious…</p>
<p>You started college at 12? Damn. I’m 30 lol. As an adult transfer reentry student, I have met some cool people at orientation from all ages and races. Go on facebook and find some groups and ask to join. The class of '13 has a page with all of us transfers on it where people are meeting up, chatting, etc. Be more open and less shy, seek out other groups that interest you, etc. </p>
<p>If your’re on facebook, hit me up “Brian Statman Hayes”, mention this thread, and I’ll add you. Good luck with your studies dude.</p>
<p>bars… and no, there are definitely people around your age on campus, namely other graduate students.
i’m 19 and in the class of '13 and i’ve met most of my friends at parties or through people i’ve met at parties. the rest i’ve met just by living in the dorms. i can’t really give you any advice geared towards your situation though. the grad is a good place to meet people.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for the advice, both of you! </p>
<p>So Statmanaggie - you say there are UCD groups on Facebook based on different interests/activities? If it’s no trouble and you have time, would you mind giving me the links to a few? (I haven’t had much luck with searching the Facebook site, i.e. “UC Davis hiking” doesn’t bring anything up! Hence why until now I’ve mostly been relying on ■■■■■■■■■■…) I’ll hit you up on there - I’m on FB as Christopher Derik Cox :)</p>
<p>And Hella - that’s certainly good to know. I’ll try dropping by bars around campus more often then - especially the graduate. Yeah, part of me does wish I’d had the whole dorm (and party) experience for that reason…but hopefully there’s still ample chance to be just as social now! I’m VERY glad to know it’s not too late though…in your experience, to people tend to put ‘older, grad-student aged’ people in a different category, or are students of all ages, be they undergrad or graduate, still considered in the same boat in most social circles?</p>
<p>@Chris, welcome dude… well the only one I know of for sure is the transfer thread for the class of '13. I know UCD has their own FB page with links so you may want to check that out as well. Maybe just post on the UCD wall that your looking for ways to meet other likeminded students and see what happens. I’m sure you will get some responses. </p>
<p>And yes, do go to bars, campus activities, etc, and meet people. I’m thinking of joining a club or two, not sure which ones now though, and an honor society. And what are/did you getting your Ph.D in?</p>
<p>personally, all my friends that go to Davis are undergrads. the only grad students i know are my TAs, but then again i’m not 21 yet so i can’t go to bars. so yeah I would say that undergrads and grad students are in different categories just based on who i know</p>
How about you?</p>