<p>I'd start with, "hey, how's it going?" What do I do after that?</p>
<p>Start off by talking about the class, then branch out. It’s a lot easier to meet people in smaller classes, so if you have mostly lectures I’d recommend attending discussion sections. If you’re in a lecture, the beginning of class will cut your conversation off.</p>
<p>Example convo, all your side:
“Hey, do you know when the next (homework, lab, etc.) is due?/Hey, I forgot my pencil, can I borrow one/Excuse me, do you know what we did in class on Thursday, I was sick and missed it/etc.”</p>
<p>“Oh, thanks. (Follow up question if needed). My name’s (blank).”</p>
<p>“Nice to meet you too. Are you a (common major taking the course)?”</p>
<p>“Sweet. I’m a ____. How are you liking (the major department, if you’re the same one, or the professor, or the class topic)”</p>
<p>“Yeah, (insert your opinion). What year are you?”</p>
<p>“Oh, I’m a (blank year).” </p>
<p>Depending on your school’s set up and his/her year, you can ask about what residential college or dorm s/he’s staying at. What type of room, how nice the building is, how the food is, etc. If not on campus, how convenient it is getting on campus, how much cheaper, etc. You can also ask about what other classes they are taking and branch off from there (or anywhere else in the convo, obviously).</p>
<p>All that stuff is so standard, don’t do that. </p>
<p>Be a bit more spontaneous when meeting people, mention something which just happened in class or comment on a particular event. You can’t plan out every word you’re going to say to someone, so why plan out the first, be spontaneous.</p>
<p>^^There’s nothing wrong with anything Autumnal mentioned. Its not about planning out anything, its about starting a conversation and then letting it flow from there. That’s one realistic way it could progress.</p>
<p>Talking about the class is always good, because its a common interest you both have. Also ask questions about him/her to show an interest in who they are. Major, hometown, year, etc. All good things to start with. The start of class will cut the convo short anyways so don’t worry about getting too deep that very first time. That happens as the days/weeks go on. Pick up the convo at the end of class if you’re walking together or during the next class.</p>
<p>Remember what you look like makes the first impression before you open your mouth.</p>