Any tip for new college students?

[Prosiary]

I am literally freaking out right now, I know nobody doing my course, I hate speaking to new people, and I do not know who I'm going to sit and have my dinner with at Lunch, I don't want to be a loner and I don't want to ask random people if I can sit with them, I'm socially awkward tbh. Any tips? I start Professional Cookery tomorrow.

[Paige.]

when i first started my college course i knew nobody either but don't worry because most of the people there will be in the same boat as you and although you don't like speaking to new people, perhaps give them a chance and if you even say hi to someone perhaps they'll open up and keep a conversation going? it was quite awkward for a few days because i think most people didn't want to start conversations with people but as time went on everyone was sort of forced to interact as our tutor gave us activities that made us gel a bit so hopefully yours does too. good luck!

[buttons]

hmm id say come in late so u don't have a choice where to sit and HAVE to sit next to somebody, you will get talking to them. in my uni we were split into groups to take a tour and after it, i asked the girls if they wanna go for lunch and made friends with them so u could be the one to take control of that. after that, i made a diff friendship group anyway cause there were 2 people i was in every class and seminar with so we always walked together and met up before class.

i am socially awkward as well but u prob won't be the only one who is, u could make friends with those who seem quiet too. uni was much easier for me to make friends than high school cause there wasn't any bullying or quiet whispering, you all something in common (what you're studying) so will likely get on.

[Prosiary]

hmm id say come in late so u don't have a choice where to sit and HAVE to sit next to somebody, you will get talking to them. in my uni we were split into groups to take a tour and after it, i asked the girls if they wanna go for lunch and made friends with them so u could be the one to take control of that. after that, i made a diff friendship group anyway cause there were 2 people i was in every class and seminar with so we always walked together and met up before class.

i am socially awkward as well but u prob won't be the only one who is, u could make friends with those who seem quiet too. uni was much easier for me to make friends than high school cause there wasn't any bullying or quiet whispering, you all something in common (what you're studying) so will likely get on.

I got bullied in high school so that's a plus :) No bullying in College, I don't like asking to eat with people, it's so awkward

[buttons]

i was bullied as well so forgot how to socialise lmao u don't have to be like oh lets eat, i was just like oh im gonna get lunch now do u wanna come and they said yeah, guess they were just happy to not be eating alone lol thing with us socially awkward ppl is we're too scared to say somethin because of the consequences which are likely not to happen. they ain't gonna be like err no u freak, they'll likely say yes

[Prosiary]

i was bullied as well so forgot how to socialise lmao u don't have to be like oh lets eat, i was just like oh im gonna get lunch now do u wanna come and they said yeah, guess they were just happy to not be eating alone lol thing with us socially awkward ppl is we're too scared to say somethin because of the consequences which are likely not to happen. they ain't gonna be like err no u freak, they'll likely say yes

bullies are *********

I'm excited to go college, but nervous... I'm normally talk a lot at home but when I'm nervous im like silent haha

[Jssy]

Is it induction week for you? I last went to college in 2012 and start tomorrow with induction week, we do team building/bonding activities, equality exercises to teach that everyone is equal and that bullying won't be tolerated and like I ended up with a sticker on me saying Beyonce and we had to ask people questions to find my Jay-Z lol, we also had freshers fare at college so lots of free pens, sweets and food and stuff so the first week I made friends so easily. Does your college do anything like this?

[Prosiary]

Is it induction week for you? I last went to college in 2012 and start tomorrow with induction week, we do team building/bonding activities, equality exercises to teach that everyone is equal and that bullying won't be tolerated and like I ended up with a sticker on me saying Beyonce and we had to ask people questions to find my Jay-Z lol, we also had freshers fare at college so lots of free pens, sweets and food and stuff so the first week I made friends so easily. Does your college do anything like this?
Well I bloody hope the two days I'm in this week is induction as my catering knifes have not arrived yet, I would of thought these two days are just induction

[buttons]

they will be induction, let us know how it goes, it's a shame that our uni experience can be ruined coz we r socially awkward :( make sure to go to nights out etc or join ur course fbook page if they have to make sure u stay in touch with em all

[Prosiary]

they will be induction, let us know how it goes, it's a shame that our uni experience can be ruined coz we r socially awkward :( make sure to go to nights out etc or join ur course fbook page if they have to make sure u stay in touch with em all

I liked my offical college page (i'm not going uni btw im going college) so they won't be many nights out haha

[Jssy]

Yeah I'm only in 2 days this week and its induction!

[Prosiary]

Yeah I'm only in 2 days this week and its induction!

I thought you went college in 2012? I'm doing L2 Diploma in Professional Cookery for 1 year then doing L3 for two years

[Jssy]

I thought you went college in 2012? I'm doing L2 Diploma in Professional Cookery for 1 year then doing L3 for two years
Went to college in 2012, then to sixth form for a year it wasnt for me, so I start college tomorrow for Level 3 extended BTEC Diploma in Health & Social care and re-doing GCSE Biology

[Charz777]

My first day at uni was a bit crazy. I didn't know anyone else on the course, I only knew 2 other people at the whole uni who I never really saw at all in my three years there. I had to get a train (I commuted daily) and I'd never even got the train anywhere before in my life.

I got to uni and was looking for the right room when two girls looking for psychology found me and asked if that's where I was going. It wasn't, I was for maths :P So, deciding I had no idea where I was going I just went to reception and asked and found the room straight away. I was the first one there, the second person to show up was a guy who ended up being my closest friend at uni and we had all our classes together for three years, so it worked out in the end, just because we both happened to be nervous and early. Then as soon as you speak to someone you have a friend for the day and then it goes from there.

If everyone is new then everyone will be looking for a friend and so just mingle, don't be afraid to talk, I'm socially awkward and I coped. Everything worked out fine.

[Zak]

You soon get to know people not to worry. It's likely that most of the class will be in a similar situation to you so just be positive and have fun :)

[Samantha]

When I first began college we had an induction day and we were put in groups that weren't our finalised class groups. Throughout the 4 lessons I had, I only knew one person who I was fairly close to in previous years, and another I'd known since nursery, but never really spoke to. I sat down in my media induction alone at a table and one person came and sat with me - then another came in and the person sat with me was their friend so sat with us too. We all worked together on something and it was really nice to have those there. Luckily, when we started in September they were both in my class and our friendship worked from there - one of them was my partner in my project so we did a movie trailer together! I had nothing to worry about - you sort of get talking to people.

What I suggest doing, find out people's names in your class and add them on Facebook or something similar, you could even try talking to them - it worked for me and got a couple of my closest friends at college that way.

Sometimes, you can make friends by accident too - my second year of media I was sat next to a boy who accidentally moved my Mac screen and he said sorry, from then on we spoke regularly and he's one of the only people I still talk to after college!

It can be really scary going to college, but if you're socially awkward then Facebook might be a good stepping point - if you're in a class you might get grouped with people and if you have a form/tutor you can always see if anyone there is in your class too. Also, if you have any extra activities like sports and clubs, join them and you never know you might have fun.

[Jssy]

I forgot to mention, I was bullied a lot all my school life and before going to college I had no confidence, going to college gave me the biggest boost of confidence ever and I actually got an award from my tutors for my progression during the year which made me very happy. I have no doubt you will be fine and will fit right in :) You will come back from college tomorrow and post in this thread about how well it went, and probably so will I :D

[buttons]

What I suggest doing, find out people's names in your class and add them on Facebook or something similar, you could even try talking to them - it worked for me and got a couple of my closest friends at college that way.
id suggest that too. people might think its gonna be creepy but a LOT of uni people added me on facebook after talking just once or twice, it kinda gives u that seal of approval to talk to them in public.

[Sharon]

meh mines tomorrow and i'm **** scared, only rly cos im anti-social to hell and i have no real interest in speaking to anyone

just remember most ppl prob feel same too. ask for twits/fb/numbers, suggest to go for food with ppl

thats the only plan i hav

[enzuken123]

Don't worry we're the same.. i manage to make friends without talking to them, they just came to me. well i did talk to them as if i knew them long ago lol

[Matt]

I'm kind of the same and I am known to think about situations too much. I'd definitely take advantage of the fact everyone is starting something new and are in a new environment with you (being the only person to start is so much harder!!). I think it's good if you try your best to start conversation, they'll either start talking to you or shut down any chances of conversation and if that's the case, move on to someone new. I'm sure everything will work out and just enjoy it!!

Goodluck @Sharon (http://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=56558); and itsliamOK;

[Brad]

College was my favourite years. They taught me a lot, especially with time management and paying attention to the finer details. One thing I would give you as a tip/advice is always ask for help from your teacher. The one thing I regretted the most is not asking enough questions.

It's excited to go to College! Enjoy yourself, and use a calendar to sort homework out!! :)

[Sharon]

well I HATED it

[Empired]

What happened in the end Sharon; :P

[Hannah]

To be fair, for your first day you'll probably be dealing with a lot of ice breakers to bring students together - you'll find a little group and that probably won't change much until the end.

I know one of my classes was moved on the first day, so myself and a girl decided we'd hang out together until our breaks finished as we were in almost the same classes. She remained my friend until the end of college, despite my friend group changing as time went on. :)

[Prosiary]

I loved my first day, it was so much fun! Tomorrow we go to this fair like freshers but college and the asda is 2 mins away and the line for food was big so i went the mcdonalds next to asda :P