<p>Mango15, alright…hope you’re right.</p>
<p>5’3 is not freakishly short, its actually quite average. I’m 5’3 and I wouldn’t mind dating someone the same height, nothing shorter than that tho…</p>
<p>teblue23 - so 1 cm lower would be a deal breaker?</p>
<p>lol, well not really. I’d say maybe 2 in. or lower. But don’t worry, I know plenty of guys who are 5’3 so you’re good :)</p>
<p>I think it also depends on what quality of school you go to. Younger kids at community college and lesser quality state schools tend to act more like they are still in high school than students at better quality (i.e., more competitive) colleges. I’ve been to community college, a less competitive college, and a more competitive college, and that is what I noticed, regardless of age (I had freshman courses at my competitive college and 300 level courses at the less competitive college, and the observations still held true, so it was not due to progressing into harder courses). </p>
<p>However, even at less competitive colleges I don’t think it is nearly as bad as some high schools are. You don’t have every class with the same people, you’re not stuck dining with those people at the same time and place every day, and generally people do mature as they progress through college. </p>
<p>As for the American girls comment, well, that was a rather shallow generalization :)</p>
<p>What’s going to hold you back is NOT your height, but your lack of confidence.</p>
<p>Your problem is not that big of a deal. While I’m somewhat of a pessimist in order to avoid disappointment, in cases like this, it is not healthy for your mental state.</p>
<p>You may get a few jabs here and there from other guys, but it will not happen regularly. Laugh it off and force yourself to appear confident. For the most part, you will not be made fun of or ridiculed. Try to look at things positively. The girls here are not extremely tall; you will find quite a few shorter than you. I find it a bit offensive you categorize all American girls as shallow; perhaps in junior high and even high school, but it decreases significantly with age.</p>
<p>One of my best friends is shorter than you. NOBODY cared about it, to be honest.</p>
<p>Just show your personality, you’ll be fine. Don’t let your fear hold you back from an opportunity like this. </p>
<p>“Think about all the things you could do if you thought you would never fail.”</p>
<p>There are jacka55es everywhere. whether people make fun of you or not, you should grow some thicker skin and a pair of oranges.</p>
<p>my boyfriend is 5’3 and he has loads of friends and is well loved</p>
<p>No girl would have the audacity to write here “Well, we could be friends but I wouldn’t date a guy that short”, but I guarantee many say that in their minds.</p>
<p>I believe that 5"3 would be an impairment in the dating scene. While not a total deal-breaker on its own, when combined with another issue such as antisocial tendencies or low self-esteem, its basically the kiss of death. </p>
<p>Again, no girl will admit they want to date some tall, buff guy- it makes them seem shallow. So they will all lie to you here and pretend they want some quiet intellectual who can discuss fine wine. </p>
<p>But BESIDES dating, I am quite positive that your height is a total non-issue in socializing, making friends, and being successful. You are on the shorter side, yes, but its nothing really that alarming. Most people wouldn’t think twice about it.</p>
<p>There are a number of Caucasian guys like yourself who are around 5’3", it’s quite normal to see them.
There are also Asian guys who are like 6’0" that I see in my daily life, also quite normal.
People here come in all sizes and especially in large universities, nobody will pay particular attention to it.
With those insoles that make you look 5’5" or 5’6" you will not stand out whatsoever among Caucasian guys, as 5’5" and 5’6" are very very common.
Tall guys come in every race.
I don’t think anybody will tease you…
Especially if you make friends with nice people.</p>
<p>There are tons of girls under 5’3" here also. I am a 5’7" girl and wish I was shorter since there are lots of petite girls that are 4’11" to 5’2". I think height of 5’1" to 5’2" for girls is common, and you see it very often.
You will be able to make lots of good friends and a girlfriend perhaps.</p>
<p>You may not be too late for growth in height at this age, if you eat very healthy and a lot, and do spine streching exercises. Swimming may also help. Men do not stop growing until early twenties, you could maybe grow another inch still.</p>
<p>Focus on your studies and the TOEFL, and don’t worry!</p>
<p>Thanks for all the responses. I’m sorry for generalizing like that… But it’s what people say online… ANd btw, I don’t mind taller girls alsoo… but of course they most likely would (although in my town I was once offered a date from a 5’8 girl)…</p>
<p>But it’s probably more important for me to blend in into college life first…</p>
<p>Awww, don’t worry about it!! There are plenty of shorter guys in America. Many girls are shorter than 5’3’’ anyway (I am.) I’m a girl and I don’t pay attention to guys’ heights. It’s their personality that shows. 
Try not to feel self-conscience about it.</p>