<p>So, how do you guys go about in making new friends in a classroom or 200-300 students?
I'm usually the type that doesn't approach others... But I think it would be a GREAT idea to start approaching others in order to start mingling. Might I say, would definitely be a lot more important when group projects come!</p>
<p>So how do you guys do it? I find it weird at the same time because you'll only get to know your classmates for so long before you move on, so growing friendships is kind of a rush. </p>
<p>I'm stoked to have friends go to the same school as I, but our interests in majors are clearly different. So, we don't have any classes together.</p>
<p>I think I’ve only talked to one person who I went to high school with once college started - she was also a cs major.</p>
<p>Anyway, there are quiz sections for most classes with huge lectures (ie Chem 142). I just sat next to people who looked approachable (yes, first impression really counts!) and introduced myself. From classes, I generally make study buddies, where we can ask each other questions about concepts and stuff. Some people kind of drift apart, but you keep the ones who you’ll get to know a lot better. A few people I met in the fall were also in some of my winter classes but not spring classes, but we still keep in touch and we’re going to have fall classes together again!</p>
<p>I joined a few student organizations (ACM, Chinese Student Association, Taiwanese Student Association…) and I made a lot of more ‘social’ friends there.</p>
<p>That being said, theres no reason why you can’t hang out with your friends just because you don’t have the same classes! =]</p>
<p>Making friends and keeping them is admittedly harder than I expected, but with <em>so</em> many people in college, keep some close ones by your side, and get to know the rest of them as time allows :)</p>
<p>If you want to get to know people or make friends - just talk to them. Talk to the person that sits next to you, for instance. Be yourself! There’ll be others who’ll be in the exact same situation. I always approach people and it really isn’t so bad! </p>
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I agree with all the people who have replied. I have yet to go to the UW so I can’t say specifically for the school lol, but my advice is to appear to be approachable and to be approachable towards others. And to know how to lead a conversation if that becomes necessary.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever been to summer camp, you know the kid who’s all ready to rage and super outgoing, but just ends up looking like a d-bag. Don’t be that guy. As long as you’re not eating your boogers and scratching your ass, I’m sure nobody is going to be afraid to talk to you. Orientation for me was awful because it did have a summer camp feel, and it was so forceful. And people who talked to you were prepared with stock questions, “So what are you planning on majoring in?” things like that and it wasn’t really comfortable. Not to mention it seemed like there were friends that planned their orientations on the same day and in turn didn’t mingle with the rest of the group. In short, I’m not that worried about making friends.</p>
<p>^ Awe, I am sorry about that!
Perhaps WE can get together and do some studying or some sort!</p>
<p>I’m the kind that sits there and appears if they “he/she” doesn’t want to be talked to. But those who have the guts to approach this very intimidating impression often find that I’m just a big ball of weirdness, energy, and interest to make you laugh. I’m filled with an overwhelming amount of friendliness. Just wait until I smile =)
I hope that didn’t sound too conceited… It’s just what my friends tell me ALL the time. “I remember when I met you…”</p>
<p>Anyone planning on majoring Business though?</p>