<p>I'm currently a sophomore transferring to Texas Tech from another university. I decided to get a 4 bedroom apartment in a student housing complex and doing roommate matching because I don't know anyone. I decided not to live in the dorms because I already had the experience at my previous college and living on campus is a lot more expensive. I already signed my lease but I've been thinking about it and I really wish I would have lived on campus because I feel like I won't make any friends and I will be missing out in the college experience. How can I make friends living off campus?</p>
<p>Find an active organization, join, and participate in a lot of events!
Make sure that you have time for it and stay committed.
That’s all it takes.</p>
<p>I think the fastest way to make friends is to join a club. I live off-campus and commute to school but it doesn’t stop me from getting engaged. </p>
<p>My daughter was a transfer to a new school, joined a club, and soon had a dozen new friends, one of whom became her roommate the following semester.</p>