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Socialising at uni as a Muslim girl.

Worried about not fitting in at university as a Arab Muslim girl, for most of my life like sixth form I have been with a lot of people like me asian and Arab people which I don’t think is a good thing as i have been in my comfort zone and know when I go to uni it may be harder for me to make friends . For example I never really made any friends with any white people at sixth form not for any particular reason but I think they felt comfortable with their people and we felt comfortable. It is not like I don’t get on with them as I had two white best friends growing up who I am still friends with but I just don’t feel comfortable when I don’t know them. I gravitate towards people who look like me more and I know everyone is like that. Anyway does has anyone have any advice for me as I am quite nervous due to me going to a uni where there probably won’t be much non Arab or Muslims like me and not having any friends there.
Same with me, I'm black and in sixth form I chilled with asians as I went to predominantly white school with no black ppl in my year lol.

What I'm gonna do at uni in September is befriend Asians as I'm USED to them but also make friends with black and white ppl.

I advise u to make friends with ppl like Arab and Asian but ALSO talk to white and black ppl.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels like this lol good luck and hopefully you get to be friends with all of them (Original post by Anonymous)
Same with me, I'm black and in sixth form I chilled with asians as I went to predominantly white school with no black ppl in my year lol.

What I'm gonna do at uni in September is befriend Asians as I'm USED to them but also make friends with black and white ppl.

I advise u to make friends with ppl like Arab and Asian but ALSO talk to white and black ppl.
All you have to do is talk with people, it'll work out if you try. :smile:
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no not everyone is like that. i tend to gravitate towards people who look nothing like me tbh. always had a mixed bag of friends because life and conversations are more interesting that way.

agreed that you just need to talk to the students around you. most people are looking for friends and will be happy to chat, especially first year where no one knows anybody and everyone feels awkward. you'll be fine. :smile:
Aw good luck! Just talk and be nice to everyone, I'm sure everyone will do the same back
Hey,

I've found that University, unlike school, is not very cliquey. You'll meet fast friends who are from every culture and creed, so long as you willingly make the effort toward them as well! I can tell you that from experience in life and University, if you don't make the effort or put yourself out there - people won't extend the same courtesy to you.

Hope this gives you a little insight! :smile:
Joshua
Yeah agree with you Thanks
Original post by hallamstudents
Hey,

I've found that University, unlike school, is not very cliquey. You'll meet fast friends who are from every culture and creed, so long as you willingly make the effort toward them as well! I can tell you that from experience in life and University, if you don't make the effort or put yourself out there - people won't extend the same courtesy to you.

Hope this gives you a little insight! :smile:
Joshua

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