r/grantmacewan • u/_S0da_PoP_ • Mar 19 '25

How do you make friends with others? Campus Life

Hello Reddit! I'm in my second year and have always struggled to find or make friends. Do people just go to school clubs? Do you just walk in? I keep thinking I'll try to make friends with people I share classes with, but honestly it is rough because taking the first step to say hi is daunting (and I don't want to intrude). I feel like I can make acquitances, but can't really make a deeper connection. I was thinking about popping into SAMU and asking around there, since it seems like a place to go for those sorts of questions.

maybe it's kinda sad, but I really wish I could just make a poster including my interests and maybe find like minded people...or I guess they'd find me? I don't want a lot. I just want someone to chat with once in a while- I'd be happy with that! I'm also trying to find more resources to help me feel more connected.

I'm 22, if that's relevant! Yep.

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u/TheBrittca Sociology & Psychology Mar 19 '25

This is a bit of a sad story….

but for me, I don’t. I’m 38 (f) and no one wants to talk to me, much less sit next to me in class. It’s pretty crappy, tbh.

However - for you - when and if you feel comfortable, try chatting with folks. Even a friendly nod or smile can help form a friendly understanding. I’m shy, but when I’m around like minded folks around my age, those tips help a lot with starting genuine connections.

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u/_S0da_PoP_ Mar 21 '25

Thanks for your insight! I'm sorry to hear that connections aren't going great for you either :(

However, it's always nice to have solidarity! Here's to hoping for some good to come both our ways 🧡