<p>So I have a single dorm room, I started college late (I am 21, this is my second semester, I lived off campus last spring) Everyone on my floor is like 18 years old, loud, immature, and constantly drunk. I haven't made one friend on this floor, even though I have tried, but now I realize that these aren't really people I want to be friends with. </p>
<p>How can I pass time in my dorm room alone, when there is nothing on tv, no homework or studying to do? What are some fun things I can do alone?</p>
<p>I hope to make some friends and join some clubs once that all starts up, but I still have a week before I can join clubs. I wont lie and say that I am a bit lonely but the people on my floor are crazy. Is it easy to make friends in classes if you live on campus?</p>
<p>Before you started uni, what did you do with your spare time? </p>
<p>You could read a book, go exercise, learn an instrument (pick up a cheap acoustic guitar on Craigslist and either learn through online lessons or take classes at your uni), make some art, etc</p>
<p>If you really have so much free time that this is a concern perhaps you should add another class. I always have some studying/homework hanging over my head that I should/could be doing.</p>
<p>Classes don’t start until tomorrow, I am taking 5 classes and 2 labs, so i think I have enough, but the first week is always easy, just get the syllabus and thats pretty much it.</p>
<p>Sorry silent girl it must be a bit hard. You should loosen up for this week and get loud/drunk with them for the mean time then when school starts do your own thing.</p>
<p>Also, if there is a graduate school at your university, you can study at the graduate school library, where there will be older students more your own age.</p>
<p>I say gym is a good idea; I just got in the habit of going to the gym on Mondays, Wed, Fridays, and Sats. Also, if you live in a city, or a college town, go out and explore a bit. I’ve been walking around town where I live and getting myself familiar with the place. You can also go to the movies (if you don’t mind going alone, I do it all the time). Most schools also have events at the HUB, so you can go and check that out.</p>
<p>^^ Online dating sites are slim pickings for people that aren’t 30 and desperate.</p>
<p>Anyways I don’t see any correlation between living on campus and making friends. In terms of things to do to pass time…I read a lot. Watch TV, pet my cat, google my name, etc etc. And cleaning. There’s always something that needs cleaning in my apt.</p>
<p>Just go and have fun with the people on your floor. Don’t be obnoxious and reject even getting to know them just because you feel more mature than them. </p>
<p>You don’t have to be their best buds, but you will be much happier having some people you know and can have a conversation with rather than spending your time there shying away from them.</p>
<p>Find things to do outside the dorm, remember that just because your hallmates are like that doesn’t mean ALL your classmates are. I started dorming when I was 20 and the general impression I got was that most of the more mature upperclassmen didn’t live in the dorms anymore, so I had to look elsewhere for friends. I joined clubs, started studied groups, did volunteerwork, went to sporting events, etc etc. You should be able to keep yourself pretty occupied and meet some nice people. When I was hanging around the dorms, I liked to get into a new tv series on netflix instant watch, read, or work out. Just give it time, you’ll find a rhythm.</p>