Making Friends
Hello everyone! I am expecting to join university in uk in september, my question is will it be easy making friends in uk? I a person who is slightly an introvert and comes of as rude to people. Also being from different culture and religion i do not take part in drinking or clubing etc. All these conditions considered will it be easy to blend in.
Original post by Anonymous
Hello everyone! I am expecting to join university in uk in september, my question is will it be easy making friends in uk? I a person who is slightly an introvert and comes of as rude to people. Also being from different culture and religion i do not take part in drinking or clubing etc. All these conditions considered will it be easy to blend in.
Hi there!
That's so exciting that you're starting uni so soon! Congratulations on your offer!
Making friends at university can seem a little intimidating at first, but from my own experience you'll find your people and get comfortable with making friends. I found it a bit stressful at first to approach new people and start a conversation, but you have to remember that everyone is in the same position and you all want to make friends.
My best advice would be to try as many new things as possible and to get involved as soon as you start. This way, you'll meet loads of new people of different ages and interests, so you're bound to start making friends.
Why not have a look at the societies available at your university and see if there's any you'd like to try? You can also check out some Freshers events to see how you can get involved. And don't worry, not everyone likes drinking/clubbing etc, so you won't be alone, and there is always loads to do that doesn't involve alcohol.
Try not to worry and think about all the positives of starting uni! You're almost there so make the most of it! And remember to relax and be yourself, and you'll make friends in no time.
Good luck!
Emily
Student Ambassador at BCU
Original post by Anonymous
Hello everyone! I am expecting to join university in uk in september, my question is will it be easy making friends in uk? I a person who is slightly an introvert and comes of as rude to people. Also being from different culture and religion i do not take part in drinking or clubing etc. All these conditions considered will it be easy to blend in.
Hi there
I too was worried about how easy it would be to make friends at uni as I would describe myself as being quite introverted. Overall i found it pretty easy to meet people at uni, especially during the first few weeks of terms. There are usually a variety of welcome events hosted by the uni to encourage students who are in a similar position to meet. These are varied and do not all revolve around drinking or clubbing. Some of the events at Kent during my freshers week were board game nights, karaoke, arts and crafts, live music, bingo, sports and other activities. These events made it a lot easier to socialise and meet people who were also starting university. I would also recommend joining a society! There are hundreds to choose from and you can meet people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. I personally made quite a few friends through societies who I still keep in touch with today. My advice is to try and push yourself out of your comfort zone as much as you can. Remember that everyone will be in a similar position to you and they too will be wanting to make friends. Hope this helps
Best of luck with uni!
Joanna
-Uni of Kent Rep
Original post by Anonymous
Hello everyone! I am expecting to join university in uk in september, my question is will it be easy making friends in uk? I a person who is slightly an introvert and comes of as rude to people. Also being from different culture and religion i do not take part in drinking or clubing etc. All these conditions considered will it be easy to blend in.
Hiya!
I understand why you might feel a little apprehensive about this! It doesn’t matter that you don’t drink or go clubbing. Universities have so many societies to offer. Look into what your university offers and consider joining one or a few of them.
I would also recommend looking at what your local town will offer that might suit you!
Try not to worry too much. Most people feel a little nervous about making friends and fitting it. There is so many different people from different cultures living and studying in the UK, so just make sure you get yourself out there to meet the people you click with.
Good luck starting!
Sophie (ARU)
Original post by BCU Student Rep
Hi there!
That's so exciting that you're starting uni so soon! Congratulations on your offer!
Making friends at university can seem a little intimidating at first, but from my own experience you'll find your people and get comfortable with making friends. I found it a bit stressful at first to approach new people and start a conversation, but you have to remember that everyone is in the same position and you all want to make friends.
My best advice would be to try as many new things as possible and to get involved as soon as you start. This way, you'll meet loads of new people of different ages and interests, so you're bound to start making friends.
Why not have a look at the societies available at your university and see if there's any you'd like to try? You can also check out some Freshers events to see how you can get involved. And don't worry, not everyone likes drinking/clubbing etc, so you won't be alone, and there is always loads to do that doesn't involve alcohol.
Try not to worry and think about all the positives of starting uni! You're almost there so make the most of it! And remember to relax and be yourself, and you'll make friends in no time.
Good luck!
Emily
Student Ambassador at BCU
That's so exciting that you're starting uni so soon! Congratulations on your offer!
Making friends at university can seem a little intimidating at first, but from my own experience you'll find your people and get comfortable with making friends. I found it a bit stressful at first to approach new people and start a conversation, but you have to remember that everyone is in the same position and you all want to make friends.
My best advice would be to try as many new things as possible and to get involved as soon as you start. This way, you'll meet loads of new people of different ages and interests, so you're bound to start making friends.
Why not have a look at the societies available at your university and see if there's any you'd like to try? You can also check out some Freshers events to see how you can get involved. And don't worry, not everyone likes drinking/clubbing etc, so you won't be alone, and there is always loads to do that doesn't involve alcohol.
Try not to worry and think about all the positives of starting uni! You're almost there so make the most of it! And remember to relax and be yourself, and you'll make friends in no time.
Good luck!
Emily
Student Ambassador at BCU
Thank you Emily! Your reply was really encouraging.
Original post by Anonymous
Thank you Emily! Your reply was really encouraging.
No worries at all! Glad I could help.
And Good Luck!
Emily
Original post by Anonymous
Hello everyone! I am expecting to join university in uk in september, my question is will it be easy making friends in uk? I a person who is slightly an introvert and comes of as rude to people. Also being from different culture and religion i do not take part in drinking or clubing etc. All these conditions considered will it be easy to blend in.
Hi!
Congrats on getting into Uni. Well, it normally depends on the individual and how diverse the Uni is but relatively speaking, it is easy to make friends at Uni. Some tips on how to approach this:
If you are not already staying in a shared accommodation and you are comfortable doing this, then go for it.
Join clubs or societies
Go for school events or activities
Try getting a part time job
Do some extra curricular activities like joining the gym
Communicate with your course-mates as best as you can
Challenge yourself to do new things
Also, while doing all these, try to be open minded and tolerable as everyone has a different background, don't strive to be a people pleaser and ensure to be comfortable and happy before doing anything, take your time and don't put to much pressure on yourself and always seek advice or help when you need it. I hope you have an amazing first year at Uni!
Benedicta
Digital Ambassador-UoS
Hi Anonymous,
Making friends at university can seem really daunting to begin with, but just remember that the majority of students are feeling the same way!
I was personally very nervous about this to begin with, as I am quite introverted too. However, once I realized that other people are feeling the same way, it made it so much easier to start conversations and make friends. I also don't go clubbing, and only drink occasionally, and I haven't had any issues with making friends because of this.
I would recommend talking to people in your accommodation and on your course as soon as possible, as this is where you're likely to make the majority of your friendships from. I would also make sure you get involved in sports and societies (even just the taster sessions!), as this is a great way to meet more people and build your confidence, and they often host 'sober socials' for those that don't drink or go clubbing.
Also, your city is likely to have loads of opportunities available to you to find other activities and make new friends. For example, through part-time work, volunteering, and clubs and classes (e.g., fitness classes, book clubs, other events, etc).
I hope this helps!
Isabella
Making friends at university can seem really daunting to begin with, but just remember that the majority of students are feeling the same way!
I was personally very nervous about this to begin with, as I am quite introverted too. However, once I realized that other people are feeling the same way, it made it so much easier to start conversations and make friends. I also don't go clubbing, and only drink occasionally, and I haven't had any issues with making friends because of this.
I would recommend talking to people in your accommodation and on your course as soon as possible, as this is where you're likely to make the majority of your friendships from. I would also make sure you get involved in sports and societies (even just the taster sessions!), as this is a great way to meet more people and build your confidence, and they often host 'sober socials' for those that don't drink or go clubbing.
Also, your city is likely to have loads of opportunities available to you to find other activities and make new friends. For example, through part-time work, volunteering, and clubs and classes (e.g., fitness classes, book clubs, other events, etc).
I hope this helps!
Isabella
Original post by Anonymous
Hello everyone! I am expecting to join university in uk in september, my question is will it be easy making friends in uk? I a person who is slightly an introvert and comes of as rude to people. Also being from different culture and religion i do not take part in drinking or clubing etc. All these conditions considered will it be easy to blend in.
Original post by Anonymous
Hello everyone! I am expecting to join university in uk in september, my question is will it be easy making friends in uk? I a person who is slightly an introvert and comes of as rude to people. Also being from different culture and religion i do not take part in drinking or clubing etc. All these conditions considered will it be easy to blend in.
Hi there,
I would say definitely join some societies that interest you. It is a great way to meet like minded people who have similar interests. There are lots of people who don't go out clubbing and drinking at uni, I am sure you will find your friends. But yes I would say for sure join societies.
I hope this helps,
Ellen
Y3 Med Student
Uni of Sunderland
Digital Ambassador
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