<p>I'm a freshman girl at a large university, school has been in session for like 3 weeks now... I'm the type of person who's really shy and I had only like 2 friends in high school, so it was a huge adjustment just being around people in a dorm all the time. </p>
<p>I have managed to "put myself out there" and not be totally antisocial... I get along okay with my three roommates, and I have some acquaintances/friends who I can hang out with in the dorms. But they're not the type of people who really go out much, lol. When I hang out with them we either study, just sit and talk in the dorm lounge, or go to the campus dining hall. I've only been off campus in the college town like once, and that was just to go out to eat dinner with my roommates. </p>
<p>I'm glad I've met some people and am not totally alone, but at the same time I feel kinda awkward because I barely ever leave campus. A lot of people in my dorm (the people who I haven't really "clicked" with) are huge partiers and they go out to clubs or get drunk every weekend and even some weeknights as well. Do you think that is the "normal" college student and I'm weird, or is it okay to not go out very much in college?</p>
<p>It’s perfectly fine! My sister is a junior in college and two of her roommates refuse to even drink alcohol. There are many people like you in college. Don’t worry about it.</p>
<p>I’m kinda the same. I’m REALLY shy too. I only met like 2 people who I hangout with daily. Since being here for 3 weeks I only went out off campus 2 times. Both were dates with some guys I met. I’m not a huge party person or drinker. But I think I will go to a party next weekend just to get out.</p>
<p>It might be fun or at least interesting to go to a college party with your non-drinking friends. Just go, dance, people-watch, experience it. I don’t think you need to drink in college to have fun, and you don’t need to go to parties all the time, or ever if you don’t want to. But college is a chance to try new things. </p>
<p>I don’t think your social life is abnormal at all. As long as you feel a part of your college community, you have friends, and you are not lonely, then all is well!</p>
<p>I completely agree. Go to at least one party at some point. You don’t need to drink (and I recommend against it if you don’t normally), but see if parties might actually be something you’re into. You never know until you try, and as nova2nola said now’s an excellent time to try new things.</p>