<p>Posted in a couple of other spots-- forgive me, newbie to CC and posting. My daughter is having a hard time meeting people as a January freshman. She's tried contacting clubs, none have replied. The orientation for Jan. frosh. was really brief (necessarily, I guess, being mid-year) so there weren't any of the friend-building exercises that you hear about for other (Sept.) freshmen...
She lives in Myles Standish, which is not a freshman dorm. Hallways are empty, all doors are always closed with no socializing.
Finally, my daughter is not athletic, does not have that outlet for meeting people. I thought clubs would be the answer, though!
Has anyone else had this experience?
Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>What about folks in her classes? I would suggest she head over to the student union and see if there are any things happening there.</p>
<p>The BU Fitness Center is amongst the nicest in the country. Even if she’s not into sports, she might just meet some folks if she goes to ride an exercise bike or walk a treadmill. </p>
<p>Is her roommate also a freshman? What about talking to the RA about things that are happening in the area?</p>
<p>P.S. If it makes you feel any better…when my son went to orientation, it was NOT a “friend building” experience either. He found most of his friends within his major…and in his dorm (on West Campus).</p>
<p>I transferred to BU as a sophomore and also found it difficult to meet people. I found a campus job (working in the dining hall in Myles Standish) and became very good friends with the other students working there. We used to eat together before our shift started- thus eliminating having to eat dinner alone in a large cafeteria and then we would often go out after our shift was over.</p>
<p>Another possibility is to have your student drop by the Dean of Student Life office in the Student Union. The staff there might be able to give details directly to your daughter about club meetings. They might also be willing to make a call directly to the club leader to let them know that your daughter would be coming to a meeting so that the group will know to look out for a new member.</p>