<p>you're absolutely right about growing in college...but I would be much more open to other opinions if they would respect mine. Its a 2 way street. When I share an opinion I am immediately written off and ignored or called misinformed</p>
<p>haha. at young democrats meetings we definitely don't bash anyone, including republicans..we talk about things like PROGRESS and plan upcoming events. why go to a club meeting to have a completely negative experience like that?</p>
<p>and ahduke, have you attended the out-of-state student social events? two of my suitemates are OOS and they've joined the out-of-state student association. i'm in-state (and practically literate!), but a lot of the people i've met here come from elsewhere. i don't think any of them have felt they've had any trouble meeting friendly people. tonight, i realized sitting at dinner that out of the 7 people i was with, 3 were out-of-state.
have you been going to parties and stuff? even if you don't want to drink, you can still go to meet people (and i know granville in particular has numerous parties haha).</p>
<p>again .... i think a lot of this has to do with my living situation. at granville, all the parties are closed. they ask you who you know and if you dont know someone there, then you aren't allowed in. i would know, i've tried, i've made calls, and nothing. i have ventured to craige and airing house a couple of times. although each time i've gone there the parties have been pretty blah and involved doing things i wont mention here. does it appear like i am having really bad luck here or what?</p>
<p>AHduke, every person's experience is going to differ based on where they come from and their background. I don't think it was ok for them to jump you for saying you had a good time at a meeting blah blah blah...the message i got was that you had a good time....and that is good. I have sat through many meetings with political parties where each one spends part of their time making jokes about the "other" parties...in fact between colbert report and daily show, I think it is fair game to make fun of the other party.....but i digress ....my take was you had a good time so GO HAVE fun with this group again doing whatever floats your boat....just loosen up, let down your guard and don't care anymore....</p>
<p>Most people come to carolina and have a wonderful experience. THe town is very welcoming, the faculty and staff very open and inviting. My experiences have been incredible with every one there. Someone even offered to keep my dog for me when I visit. </p>
<p>I don't think there is an issue here more than anyone would have going a long way from home to a new place..leaving familiar people, familiar things...expect some transition, expect some alone time, expect missing your comforts of home,for..most except for a very small small fraction come away tarheels by choice for life. It is a great place to grow learn and have fun...</p>
<p>If you decide to come here, definitely attend the out of state student social and at least a few of the other events. Don't be afraid to talk to people on facebook but don't be overly enthusiastic about it. GetOuttaBuffalo and I are close friends in real life and met through mutual friends at Casino Night. Most of my friends here are also out of state that I met at the OOSSA meeting.</p>
<p>My D has hooked up mostly with OOSers. I wish she would be more open to instaters... but, having grown up with international kids all her life, her response is... "Mom, most of them don't even have a passport" ... To her, that is inconceivable. She got her first passport when she was 2 months old... before any other document. I think it made her realize how lucky she was to have had the life she had while growing up.</p>
<p>Just because we don't have passports doesn't mean we're less interesting. :/</p>
<p>riomom - it may be that riogirl has more opportunities to meet oos kids right now. ldgirl found it seemed she was housed with primarily oos kids her first year. There were a some in-state kids on her hall, but a large number of oos and international kids. This year, after a dorm change, she has more in-state kids around with whom to interact.</p>
<p>Both equally friendly and easy to hang out with though. And many upperclassman seem to be taking advantage of study abroad, so soon riogirl will find many in-states with many stamps in their passport. ;)</p>