Lonely in London - looking for friends

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Have you checked what events are on at your student union, or if they have any societies you would like to join? They can be a great way to meet people. My uni also organises group volunteering, there might be something similar if you have a look :smile:

Reply 2

newblood

Original post by BB1523

Hey,

hope all is well - I've been living in London since September and it's been quite lonely because of the uni and living arrangements that I am in. I was just wondering if anyone else felt like this? I was just looking for like minded people so hopefully we could change our situation and be friends lol?

I'm a 20 year old male who likes to socialize and just have a good time with people, I am also interested in different cultures and religion that people might have.

Thanks, Ben :biggrin:

PM me ben and we can jump out :colone:

Reply 3

BB1523

Original post by newblood

PM me ben and we can jump out :colone:

lol

Reply 4

newblood

Original post by BB1523

lol

what uni are you at?

Reply 5

gazzagoalie

I'm in the same situation. Been living near Brunel uni since October but don't know anyone around here (I'm not at the uni, I'm on a placement) Anyone else in the area?

Reply 6

newblood

Original post by gazzagoalie

I'm in the same situation. Been living near Brunel uni since October but don't know anyone around here (I'm not at the uni, I'm on a placement) Anyone else in the area?

im not at the uni either but i live literally right near there. used to take U2 like everyday, u in uxbridge?

Reply 7

BB1523

Original post by newblood

what uni are you at?

I'm at Birkbeck in London, how about you?

Reply 8

newblood

Original post by BB1523

I'm at Birkbeck in London, how about you?

Oh i dont know where that is, im in west ldn

Reply 9

BB1523

Original post by newblood

Oh i dont know where that is, im in west ldn

OK, I'll Pm as you said lol

Reply 10

gazzagoalie

Original post by newblood

im not at the uni either but i live literally right near there. used to take U2 like everyday, u in uxbridge?

I'm in Hayes, but right on Uxbridge Road. I can cycle into Uxbridge in like 15 minutes

Reply 11

rotkäppchen

Original post by BB1523

I'm at Birkbeck in London, how about you?

Oh, I can understand. I just graduated from Birkbeck, and it is a place where one sometimes might feel lonely due to the nature of the university / evening study / many mature students etc. What course are you doing?

Ah, London :moon:

Yeah it is, i'm doing philosophy, I like the course it's just the social - what did u study?

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Reply 14

rotkäppchen

Original post by BB1523

Yeah it is, i'm doing philosophy, I like the course it's just the social - what did u study?

English Literature and Theatre Studies. Same here - loved the course, teaching was amazing but I was by FAR the youngest on my course, most of the others had full-time jobs, children etc. and hardly any interest in doing much outside the course.

Have you been to the ULU bar? I went on my own a couple of times on a Friday or Saturday - it's so busy, and people are so friendly, it's quite easy to meet new people, I found. Also, I found joining ULU societies a lot more sociable than joining Birkbeck ones, mainly because you meet more people from other universities who are more your age.

Reply 15

BB1523

Original post by rotkäppchen

Yeah but it's kind of a vicious circle, you want to do it, but then your by yourself then you dont want to do it coz you believe that it won't work out :/ how old were you when you went?

Reply 16

rotkäppchen

Original post by BB1523

Yeah but it's kind of a vicious circle, you want to do it, but then your by yourself then you dont want to do it coz you believe that it won't work out :/ how old were you when you went?

Yes, I can understand. :frown:

It's difficult.
Do you at least live in a flatshare with similarly aged people? Do you have a part time job you can meet people through?

I had taken a gap year, so just turned 20 when I started Birkbeck. I think I met most people through the place I worked in a couple of days per week, that was quite helpful. I can pretty much count the times I socialised with people from my course on one hand.

Reply 17

BB1523

I can understand how a job would help the situation, i'm trying to look for one so hopefully it won't be so bad - i'm 20 also as I took a gap year aswell, the people in my class arn't really the most socialble either.. hm, just going round in circles.

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