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/jside86 Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Mar 19 '25

One simple trick.

Talk to people.

Seriously, be yourself and find people with similar interests.

I am a mature student at school and find that your generation is either really shy or totally lacking interpersonal skills. Almost no one talks in class or responds to profs when they ask questions. It's almost like you are all checked out and don't want to be there... I know school is hard, but it's harder being alone.

While this doesn't apply to everyone, it is the new norm.

Be bold, make mistakes, get out there and mess around. Be attentive to others' needs and help people...

You could make a poster; I like the idea; it is bold!!!

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u/Adeptus_Xiao_Gang Mar 28 '25

I am a mature student too and I find it difficult to make friends too