<p>Is it difficult to make friends whenever you don't already know people? For example, I'm Indian and going into UT there are already cliques/sororities/frats/groups that are made since they know each other, grew up together, same school, mutual friends, etc. </p>
<p>How hard would it be to make friends?
I know that in HS groups who are already "made' are typically snobby towards others or letting new people "in."</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Assuming one already possesses likable traits and social skills.</p>
<p>College is very different than high school. People mature and become less judgmental. This really isn’t something you should waste your time worrying about. Generally, everyone is friendly and out to make new friends. The thought of anything resembling a snobby high school clique is honestly silly. Join a FIG and a couple clubs and I guarantee that you will make friends very easily. I’ve seen a lot of people that were quiet and unpopular in high school turn their social life around completely.</p>
<p>^Great points, and to add, if you want to meet people of your same cultural background and meet other people eager to make friends then check out some cultural organizations or clubs on campus.</p>
<p>I am going to be new to UT as well and I won’t know anyone either. I will be your friend lol :)</p>
<p>I’m also going to UT as well, and i don’t know anyone going either :(. Anyone thinking of rooming in San Jac? lol</p>
<p>I worry about making new friends also</p>
<p>I know a bunch of friends from high school that go to UT</p>
<p>but I’d like to make new friends that don’t know my old group of people from my high school</p>
<p>I have faith that since UT is such a huge school it will be easy to make new friends that don’t somehow know all my old friends that attend UT also.</p>
<p>It’s a big school and it’s perfectly normal to get intimidated. But trust me guys, don’t worry. Everything will be okay. You’re about to start some of the best years of your life. Just go with the flow and everything will work out. Let me rephrase what I said in my last post. There are TONS of people who were lone wolfs or Joe-schmoes in high school that have COMPLETELY changed for the better. Everyone is warm and friendly. The only excuse for not having friends is that you hole yourself up in your dorm room. Get out there, join clubs, introduce yourself to the guy sitting next to you in class, anything! It’ll happen. You’ll make friends. You’re about to go to college. Be EXCITED!</p>
<p>It can be very easy to be intimidated. But, there are just so many people at UT that it is impossible for there to be only exclusive groups of friends. Yes, there are some exclusive groups - fraternities, sororities, etc. - but there are a large number of people not involved in these groups, so you will definitely be able to make friends. Just talk to people in your classes, in your hall, make friends with your roommate, go to parties, join clubs and organizations, etc. You will have no problems finding friends.</p>