Is it hard to meet people in college?

how do you meet people if you're not in a sorority?

Is it hard to meet people in college?
You'll have to join some clubs or organizations, or just talk to some kids in your classes. I'm a commuter and I transferred so it took me a while to open up. Just get involved in things you're interested in, you'll meet people soon enough.
Reply:On the contrary, it is very EASY to meet people. You don't have to be in a sorority to meet many, many people at clubs, bars, libraries, classes, dorms, meetings, college-sponsored parties and get-togethers, and school organizations.
Reply:Live on campus or get different roomates every semester or 2. Otherwise you have to wait untill the last 2 years of college because you will start taking classes with the same people and finally eet people. I know it sucks if you live off campus with parents or alone I never met ANYONE that way.
Reply:I think it is very easy to meet people. But good friends? Not so much. I was "friends" with almost my entire floor in my dorm. He hung out, ate together, went to parties, everything really. And then I moved out and that was that. I still made an effort to call them and connect through facebook, but no one was interested in the extra effort it took to hang out with me (I moved out after the 1st semester, so they were still all in the same floor, but I left). Maybe I just had a bad experience, I don't know.





You can also try through classes or just in random places on campus (lines for food, class buildings, etc). But these situations are hard because although you might have a great time sitting together in class, you really need to try hard once the semester is over to keep in touch. Clubs and organizations are key. They bring together a group of people with a common interest, (and somewhat a sense of comittment) so half the work is already done in making friends!





As for the sorority bit, they really are helpful. They open up opportunities in other organizations, through Panhel or NPHC council, committees for things like Greek Week, or just other clubs that sisters are in that you may never have thought of going to until she tells you she does it. This helps you to meet Greeks that aren't just in your chapter, so not only are you friends with all the girls in the chapter, you are friends with a good amount of the whole Greek community! That's a lot of people! You might want to consider it. First off on the paying for friends thing, you are already friends with the majority of them before you get a bid anyway! You could easily just continue to be their friend and not join! The money for dues is not so that you get access to these people as friends, it is paying for activities that you do as a group, just like any other group, and upkeep of the house, national fees, etc.





I would recommend that you check out some open houses or go through formal recruitment. You can stop at any time, and just going through the process with help you to meet a ton of people.
Reply:Just be friendly. Ask questions, ie."Did you understand that?, Did you have problems with your homework?". There are some clubs you can join. Go to all the free actvities that you have time for. I am still waiting to meet that perfect man. I know he is just going to be in my next class!!!!!
Reply:student center/union center (every college has one of those) cafeteria (who doesnt eat) In class (you probably have the same majors) at other function... sororities arent the only thing in college
Reply:I went to a community college where I knew not one person...I left with many friends!!! 3 years later, and we're all still friends. Don't be shy, Just be like 'hey! I'm_____ nice to meet you,' and start chatting. There are sooo many people in college. It was rare for me to see the same peson twice. It's not like high school- people are outspoken ( for the most part). College makes you come out of your shell, because if you want something you have to go after it- nobody brings it to you.
Reply:usually i warm up to people in my class or discussion classes. or when u have to do group work. Being in clubs etc helps too.
Reply:walk around your dorm.. get a facebook.. my sis is a freshman and she made like a hundred new friends her first week
Reply:It depends how big of a school you are in. If you are in a small residential college you will meet alot of people in your dorms, classes, and in the cafeteria. If you are in a big school you will have to work at meeting people. If you are an interested student, talk to the others after class. Join a dance club, be in a play, become active in student government, or get involved with intramural sports etc. You most deffinetly do not have to join a sorority. You do not have to be accepted by a club that rejects others to meet people.
Reply:I wondered the same thing, but I made a lot of friends through my roommate (I chose random) and I hung out with people that lived on my hall in the dorm. People are really accepting their freshman year, because everyone is in the same boat: wanting to make friends. Talk to the people in your classes, be social at parties, maybe join some clubs. My freshman year was a blast, and I didn't know a single person going to my college when I started out!
Reply:Everyone is so drunk they are quite sociable.
Reply:NO WAY, its super easy...and am very shy at times, but one way is to ask one of the students for advice in something and even if they don't know then joke with them saying me either and oh by the way my name is.....and you go from there. But its easy to make friends in college then it is in high school.
Reply:sororities arent the only way to meet people. i mean dont get me wrong they are fun and all, but you pay loads of money to meet friends? honestly..





meet people naturally like in class, parties, resteraunts on campus, on campus, the gym, etc.





good luck!