Just wanted to ask you guys how you’re doing in college:)
From what I’ve learned in my previous thread most happy college dwellers out there are just under the rocks 
Maybe you’d like to share your happiness out here 
I’d also like to ask the international students out there. How are you guys in your designated countries Would you recommend me to study abroad as well? just asking
Open discussion
I admit that I’m pretty happy at my university. I’m a freshman.
Although when I came here, the RA kept saying that everyone on the floor would be like a family and we’d all know each others names within the first month… that definitely did not happen, lol. I don’t know most girls on my floor and I’m not friends with most of them, either. However, they aren’t mean or anything like that, so it’s not a problem.
Negativity aside, a lot of people here are very nice. Sometimes when I’m on the elevator in various buildings, people would say stuff like “have a nice day” when I leave the elevator, much to my shock - considering that I don’t even know them. My TAs have all been super friendly and willing to help me with assignments and whatnot. I realize that grading is harsher in college but I never felt like any TA was being an unfair with grading. I’ve spoken to my advisor and some professors and I was actually surprised at how willing they were to help me. I’m much happier here than I was at high school
"I don’t know most girls on my floor "
Have you gone around and introduced yourself in order to meet them?
@JustOneDad Maybe the first two weeks, there was a lot of introducing ourselves and saying “good morning” and “hi” to each other but eventually we settled into our own groups. I still say hi to people on my floor, but I can’t remember their names unfortunately. I try to be friendly with people and many were friendly back, but some just snub me off (ex. like side-glaring me) so I can’t do anything about that. The only people I know on my floor are the ones in my classes, which is a decent number of people (like maybe 30 people), but not the whole floor. Generally, most people on my floor are friendly, but my floor is not a “family”.
It’s not really of big concern to me though. I have like 8 good friends on my floor so it’s not too bad or anything. I’ve also made friends outside my floor/dorm in my classes and clubs so I’m not completely isolated.
Why do you expect “being friends” would be important to them if you can’t remember their names?
@JustOneDad I don’t get why you’re so offended over my response. As I said several times - it’s NOT a big deal. I know most of them don’t know my name either and it’s not like any of them ever attempt to initiate conversation with me. Whenever I say hi, they may say hi back, but then I hear them usually ask their friend or nearby people “who’s she?” or “does she even live here?” You’re criticizing me for not doing more and it’s not like my floor mates care anyways. It’s not like everyone is friends with everyone on their floor except me and it’s only been a month. Heck, even my RA stated that she hardly knew the girls on her floor during her freshman year! You criticizing me for not being friends with every person on my floor like criticizing me for not being friends with everyone in all of my classes. Really funny how you’re making me out to be the antagonist in this whole thing. I just said in the original post that my floor is not a huge family like the RA claimed we would be. I never said that my floor mates were mean, unfriendly, or horrible - in fact, I already said that many of the girls are very friendly. But we don’t know each other very well. I don’t even see most of these girls on a daily basis. You’re crazy for criticizing me for not being best friends with every person I speak to.
Don’t even bother responding. I know you’re gonna find another issue with my response so just keep it to yourself.
I’m not offended in the least.
I haven’t criticized you at all.
I haven’t made you the antagonist in any way other than suggesting that sometimes you have to put yourself out and DO something to meet people.
And, finally, I haven’t said you need to be “best friends with every person you speak to”.
But, I will make your last claim true by saying I now know what the problem is.
Noemii, sounds like you are doing fine. Not everyone is a super-extrovert. Ignore the haters
@noemii- Relax, you’re perfectly fine. Most people make the majority of their friends through shared classes, interests and things like that. It’s good to be on good terms with your neighbors, but by no means do you all have to be best friends.
You sound fine in your college @noemii. Better than the ones I’ve read in some threads I’m pretty sure you’ll come along. Are you an international student if I may ask?
Pretty good except my roommate. Trying to switch dorms for next semester. [-O<
why is that @stugace ?
He’s an inconsiderate party animal.
Haven’t started yet. I’ll find out soon enough and maybe understand the other’s rants better
Have you tried transferring rooms @stugace ? Or maybe talking to your inconsiderate roommate?
Already applied for transferring for next semester. I can definitely handle his foolishness, but I’d prefer to be in another dorm than my current one.
sucks balls
That’s most probably better
Pretty smooth move there @stugace I wish you luck on your next roommate