<p>This fall, I just transferred to an university from community college. I am 24 years old meaning I am a non-traditional student. It's sucks those, because most of the transfer are either 20 or 21 years old so I have a hard time relating to them. I have been in this university for about a week already and I am having hard time making friends.</p>
<p>I did everything. I went to social events, tried to talk to people, exchanging numbers, hanging out, and etc., but I got nothing. No one have text me back and I usually spend those days doing everything alone. It's sucks. I thought coming to university I would meet the coolest people, but I guess that not going to happen anytime soon.</p>
<p>So for you guys, what is your advice for an old transfer student in making friends?</p>
<p>For a while, also look to build relationships with faculty and staff there, especially in your major and areas of interest. Get a job on campus (10 hours a week, perhaps). Join the committees of student professional associations and the ilk. If you’re in a decent-sized urban area, try also to connect to your interest-areas in the community. Perhaps even with campus entities that do outreach/collaboration in the community/city. Meet people by doing things. Like, if you can fix bikes, set up a bike tune-up station as a temporary service. That kind of thing. </p>
<p>I would try joining a volunteer group that does service…that way you will meet people that have similar interests.
Try to figure out what activities seniors/grad students would be doing as they would be more your age.</p>
<p>Hang out with your roomates. Smoke some with them/random ppl. Drink at parties and get drunk and have fun. Its not that hard. Youre 24, not 34. Thats a poor excuse to think 20-21 year olds cant hold similar conversations as you. youll be surprised. </p>