<p>I will be in a single this next year in suite (with four doubles, two singles, a common room, and bathroom)... I do not consider myself very social or outgoing with strangers/people I don't know. Once I do know someone, I feel a lot more comfortable talking to them (most of my fiends say I talk too much while most other people say I'm too quiet). Since I'm in a single, I hope it won't be too hard for me to make friends and hopefully have people to eat with during meals. Do you guys have any suggestions?</p>
<p>College is a wonderful time. No one knows your history. Everyone is starting out new. Everyone is a bit nervous about being in a new environment with new people. If you can find it within yourself, try hard to be the first one to introduce yourself to your suitemates and other kids on your dorm floor rather then wait for them to come to you. After you've moved your stuff into your room, knock on some of the doors on your floor and say hi. It's sounds like a hard thing to do but they will appreciate a friendly face coming to their rescue (they are just as nervous as you and if you make the first move to say hi, they will be receptive to you). Leave your room door open while you are there (always lock it when you leave) and chances are people will stop by to introduce themselves to you.</p>
<p>You may have to go a little more out of your way to make friends at first just because you won't have that roommate as a spring board. but the perks of a single might just be worth it. try to say hello to all your suite mates and then you might just find a friend to eat with. i'm shy too, so i know how hard it can be. don't worry too much. you can find friends in classes or just about anywhere on campus.</p>
<p>Even though you're in a single, you're part of a suite with nine other people. I say spend lots of time in the common room!</p>