<p>if you guys search on fb for “ucf class of 2015” there is both an official group and page. join both, and on one of them, don’t recall exactly which one, loads of freshmen are getting to know others. i’m on there it’s pretty cool.</p>
<p>There are a lot that say official group haha</p>
<p>Can you post a link?</p>
<p>[Login</a> | Facebook](<a href=“UCF Class of 2015 (Official Group) Public Group | Facebook”>UCF Class of 2015 (Official Group) Public Group | Facebook)</p>
<p>see if that works… it should be “ucf class of 2015 (official group)”</p>
<p>Hey everyone! I just happened to stumble onto this while trying to find more things to do in Orlando, but I can totally relate. I love UCF, but I haven’t made that many friends. It is definitely much harder being out of state. I’m a sophomore but I love meeting new people. You guys sound really nice, so if ya want add me on facebook and we can chill :)</p>
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<p>hey, I’m in pretty much the same boat as everyone else lol. Freshman at ucf who wouldn’t mind meeting a couple of other people on here. Feel free to contact me at [url=<a href=“http://www.facebook.com/gshamay]Facebook[/url”>Facebook]Facebook[/url</a>]. i’m friendly and down to chill or study</p>
<p>Ser613, that link doesn’t work 
Private message me your name and I’ll look you up on facebook</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.facebook.com/ctommasini[/url]”>http://www.facebook.com/ctommasini</a>
Hit me up if you guys want to start getting connected!</p>
<p>Hey I sound like everyone else on here! I just came across this board. I’m a junior, just transfered here from jacksonville, fl. I live here with my boyfriend and I need some other people to hang out with!! I’m pretty chill and also I have a weekday pass to Disney World if anyone else likes to go to theme parks I’m always down to go to Disney! I’m pretty much down to do anything…except I’m not much into clubs either. Here’s my facebook, please hit me up! :]
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<p>I’m a recent alum of UCF and thought I’d chime in here. When I went to UCF I wanted nothing to do with my high school friends that were there. Also, I wasn’t able to live on-campus so I didn’t even have a roommate to rely on for friendship. I ended up leaving UCF with a huge network of people and some very close friends. Here are my tips for you: </p>
<p>1 - Get involved in an organization. The OP said that nothing interested them, and knowing the number of organizations at UCF I find that very hard to believe. Are you a republican or democrat- there’s a club for you. Do you like surfing, or snow boarding, or scuba diving (or just want to learn?) - there’s a club for you. Definitely get involved in whatever professional society it is that is related to your major or industry of choice. And by get involved, I mean make it a point to attend every event. Do not bail. Even if you’ve been 4 times and no one has said hello to you. Any time they need volunteers, step up. Be an officer. You WILL meet people this way! Also, I highly recommend you join at least 1 large organization (Honors Congress, LEAD, Volunteer UCF, one of the faith-based groups, etc) and go to the smaller events they host to meet people. </p>
<p>2 - Check out trips. The Wellness Center organizes really cool trips like scuba diving, rock climbing, etc. if you are into that sort of thing. I went snorkeling with manatees. It was a great way to be “stuck” with people for a full day and get to know them. Better yet, go to conferences with your professional society. You don’t get to know someone better than sharing a bed with them. </p>
<p>3 - When it comes time for homecoming, join a group that goes all out for the week. These are usually the larger organizations I mentioned above. Homecoming week takes a lot of volunteers and coordination for the groups, and you will spend weeks preparing for it. Plus, it’s fun for me to look back and know that I was a part of a UCF tradition.</p>
<p>4 - If you like UCF sports, I highly recommend joining a group like Rowdy Knights to tailgate and watch with.</p>
<p>5 - If you want to do well in classes, get to class a little early one day a week or two before an exam and announce that you’d like to form a study group. You can also do this on WebCT or whatever forums exist these days. Tell everyone you’re meeting at X (Panera, your place, the library) at whatever time. If things go well, organize another study group for the next exam. I made a lot of friends in my major this way. </p>
<p>6 - This is really general, but when you meet someone you like, don’t be afraid to ask them on a “friend date” again. Be their friends on facebook and send a message offering to meet up for lunch or go to Jeremiahs to catch up. Putting forth this effort is what makes friendships succeed, since people tend to get so busy that they forget about keeping up friendships.</p>
<p>7 - If you want a hands-off approach and have the money, I’ll throw out the suggestion of joining a Greek organization. Once you’re a member, they plan all the social events for you. All you have to do is show up!</p>
<p>I hope this helps. Good luck in your time at UCF!</p>
<p>@Faith4keep Your advice is great! Thank you so much for taking your time to write all of that information. I joined a club I liked (regarding my major) I will check those large organizations. I will also be doing undergraduate research (which I’m not sure if I’ll meet someone doing that but hey, it’ll keep me busy doing something I love). Thank you it seems I’m not taking full advantage of all UCF as to offer ;)</p>
<p>Since we all seem interested in meeting new people, maybe we should schedule a meetup sometime. Thoughts? Suggestions?</p>
<p>wow awesome advice faith4keep 
i’ll definitely keep those suggestions in mind once i start classes in the fall. thanks!!</p>
<p>Is it too late to post on here ^^</p>
<p>I’m just curious, is it hard to make friends at UCF??</p>
<p>@ spiffy guy : yeah definitely down for meeting up sometime
@ J Kid: I found it kind of difficult. You really have to put yourself out there because I have found a lot of people don’t want to leave their cliques from highschool. Just my experience.</p>
<p>I actually just moved in about a week now, I mean its not quite as long…but I don’t think it matters quite as much whether its spring or fall, I have really only met my roommates and a bunch of strangers at a bar. Hopefully once school starts I will meet a couple new people.</p>
<p>Is it really that hard to meet people there? Tons of ppl from my school go, but I would like to meet new people. </p>
<p>Does anyone know anything about Hillel at UCF?</p>