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Can’t make friends at uni bc of covid

So I’m currently in first year at a conservatoire and because of covid we haven’t been in uni as much so I haven’t made a lot of friends

First few months were good, we were in quite abit bc of our first project and I made friends with two people and we have a laugh when we’re together, the only problem is they never want to go out and do stuff so I’m just stuck in my flat. I always message them asking if they want to do stuff but it’s always no

I’m not that close with my flatmates either, we are all just different people so we never really hang out outside the flat

Since October we have barely been in uni and I made the mistake of just sticking with the two people I met first so I don’t know a lot of people on my course and they all seem to have their friendship groups already

I don’t really know what else to do, obviously I need to find more friends but it’s literally impossible bc of covid. My uni also doesn’t have any society’s bc it’s quite a small uni so I’m at a loss
Any advice would be appreciated
Hi!

I understand your situation It's so hard this year! :frown:

One thing I have learnt at university is that - yes, of course, your course mates have friendships groups already, but they are still keen on making friends. Yes, of course, it is intimidating to speak to a group of people, but maybe make some friends online? Perhaps a person from that group?

I have met a lot of my friends online! Some I met at the start of university, some throughout! I know every person’s situations differs and this advice may not be good for you, but I do recommend joining online groups for example on Facebook (accommodations group chats, course group chats, general university group chats etc).

You can always create your interest group, write a post you'll never know – other students may join!

I know it’s hard, but I wish you all the best! Once things start opening up, hopefully, you will meet more people.

Best wishes,

Marlena - Official Student Rep :smile:
Original post by Anonymous
So I’m currently in first year at a conservatoire and because of covid we haven’t been in uni as much so I haven’t made a lot of friends

First few months were good, we were in quite abit bc of our first project and I made friends with two people and we have a laugh when we’re together, the only problem is they never want to go out and do stuff so I’m just stuck in my flat. I always message them asking if they want to do stuff but it’s always no

I’m not that close with my flatmates either, we are all just different people so we never really hang out outside the flat

Since October we have barely been in uni and I made the mistake of just sticking with the two people I met first so I don’t know a lot of people on my course and they all seem to have their friendship groups already

I don’t really know what else to do, obviously I need to find more friends but it’s literally impossible bc of covid. My uni also doesn’t have any society’s bc it’s quite a small uni so I’m at a loss
Any advice would be appreciated


Hey!

Sorry to hear that you're struggling :frown: Everyone is finding university online really tough this year!

Although there aren't any clubs or societies meeting up for socials, check out your uni website to see if they're holding any virtual events. You could always suggest a virtual event to your course co-ordinators or your degree society? Even though it's not possible to meet people in person at the moment, we're still able to hang out virtually and it would be good to meet people on your course before classes start back on campus!

Hope this helps :smile:

Melissa- Student Ambassador
(edited 3 years ago)
Hi @anonymous
I’m sorry it’s been harder for you to make friends this year because of Covid ! If it reassures you during my university experience I was never done with meeting new people throughout my three years so even if you are struggling now you might meet more people in the future ! I recommend having a look to see what’s going on in your local area, although you have said there aren’t societies at your university maybe the local area has things to offer eg my local town has dance schools to join or offers other clubs which is a great way to meet people ! It would be good if you have a course tutor or advisor who you speak to ? Maybe they will know if there are any clubs or events to meet people in your local area that you can get involved in. Also look out for other events (even if they are virtual) to meet people maybe volunteering schemes or part time jobs. I think you can also be reassured that there are probably people on the same situation as you so reaching out to other people may be a great way to get to know people !
Good look with making friends ! Hopefully it gets better when things begin to open up more !
Lancaster University student ambassador Holly
Hi there,

I can only imagine what a struggle university is for many students, especially in their first year, in such a challenging and confusing time for everyone! I am a distance learning student and so this period of working from home / online studies is quite normal for me but engaging with other students is very different to the usual. My biggest advice for you would be to utilise the internet to the best of your abilities!
As part of our university, we have a variety of forums and also a chat option to talk to other students if needs be! Whilst it is impossible right now to meet with others outside, or other flatmates, you may want to communicate through social media or your university website and see if you can engage with others in that way! It has been a very lonely and daunting year due to lack of socialisation but we are very lucky to have the access of the internet to keep up with others. Forming bonds may make it better for you in the future when we can eventually go out and spend time with each other again, without restrictions, as you will already have built rapport with others. :smile:

Toni Bennett
Arden University Student Ambassador
Original post by Anonymous
So I’m currently in first year at a conservatoire and because of covid we haven’t been in uni as much so I haven’t made a lot of friends

First few months were good, we were in quite abit bc of our first project and I made friends with two people and we have a laugh when we’re together, the only problem is they never want to go out and do stuff so I’m just stuck in my flat. I always message them asking if they want to do stuff but it’s always no

I’m not that close with my flatmates either, we are all just different people so we never really hang out outside the flat

Since October we have barely been in uni and I made the mistake of just sticking with the two people I met first so I don’t know a lot of people on my course and they all seem to have their friendship groups already

I don’t really know what else to do, obviously I need to find more friends but it’s literally impossible bc of covid. My uni also doesn’t have any society’s bc it’s quite a small uni so I’m at a loss
Any advice would be appreciated


oh my gosh message me i'm in completely the same situation!! i'm also at conservatoire might be the same one!

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