Unhappy with my flatmates for second year
Hey everyone, so I finished first year a while back and now I'm moving in to a house with people I met in halls.
The thing is, I don't really like them that much anymore, I feel like we have very little in common. This sounds bad but I feel like I'm friends out of convenience as opposed to choice because of COVID messing everything up. They're nice people and all but I think I've picked the 'wrong' friend group.
Does anyone have any advice on how to make friends for second year, I've started going to the gym to improve myself but what's a good start for social activities? Is it too late to make new friends as groups have been established or do I still have a chance?
The thing is, I don't really like them that much anymore, I feel like we have very little in common. This sounds bad but I feel like I'm friends out of convenience as opposed to choice because of COVID messing everything up. They're nice people and all but I think I've picked the 'wrong' friend group.
Does anyone have any advice on how to make friends for second year, I've started going to the gym to improve myself but what's a good start for social activities? Is it too late to make new friends as groups have been established or do I still have a chance?
Original post by Anonymous
Hey everyone, so I finished first year a while back and now I'm moving in to a house with people I met in halls.
The thing is, I don't really like them that much anymore, I feel like we have very little in common. This sounds bad but I feel like I'm friends out of convenience as opposed to choice because of COVID messing everything up. They're nice people and all but I think I've picked the 'wrong' friend group.
Does anyone have any advice on how to make friends for second year, I've started going to the gym to improve myself but what's a good start for social activities? Is it too late to make new friends as groups have been established or do I still have a chance?
The thing is, I don't really like them that much anymore, I feel like we have very little in common. This sounds bad but I feel like I'm friends out of convenience as opposed to choice because of COVID messing everything up. They're nice people and all but I think I've picked the 'wrong' friend group.
Does anyone have any advice on how to make friends for second year, I've started going to the gym to improve myself but what's a good start for social activities? Is it too late to make new friends as groups have been established or do I still have a chance?
I made so many new friends in my second and third year, please don't worry.
Join new societies! Find a volunteer organisation with the student union that you care about and get into it, you'll meet lots of new people and you'll have stuff in common. Alternatively, get a part time job as that's also another way to make mates. Trust me, so many people have the same realisation about their first year friends as you and don't stick with them in second and third year, don't worry
Original post by Anonymous
Hey everyone, so I finished first year a while back and now I'm moving in to a house with people I met in halls.
The thing is, I don't really like them that much anymore, I feel like we have very little in common. This sounds bad but I feel like I'm friends out of convenience as opposed to choice because of COVID messing everything up. They're nice people and all but I think I've picked the 'wrong' friend group.
Does anyone have any advice on how to make friends for second year, I've started going to the gym to improve myself but what's a good start for social activities? Is it too late to make new friends as groups have been established or do I still have a chance?
The thing is, I don't really like them that much anymore, I feel like we have very little in common. This sounds bad but I feel like I'm friends out of convenience as opposed to choice because of COVID messing everything up. They're nice people and all but I think I've picked the 'wrong' friend group.
Does anyone have any advice on how to make friends for second year, I've started going to the gym to improve myself but what's a good start for social activities? Is it too late to make new friends as groups have been established or do I still have a chance?
It's great to get along with the people you are living with but there's no rule that they have to be your only friend group. I'd definitely recommend joining a club or society, this way you're out doing a hobby/sport you enjoy and you're around like-minded people. It's a great way to make friends and there are always loads of events within the groups too.
Look out for events hosted by your SU too and maybe look into getting a part-time job. Universities often have roles within campus such as being a student ambassador or you can look for something within the town/city you live in that could broaden your social circle.
Join societies and groups because they usually hold socials every week,
Original post by Anonymous
Hey everyone, so I finished first year a while back and now I'm moving in to a house with people I met in halls.
The thing is, I don't really like them that much anymore, I feel like we have very little in common. This sounds bad but I feel like I'm friends out of convenience as opposed to choice because of COVID messing everything up. They're nice people and all but I think I've picked the 'wrong' friend group.
Does anyone have any advice on how to make friends for second year, I've started going to the gym to improve myself but what's a good start for social activities? Is it too late to make new friends as groups have been established or do I still have a chance?
The thing is, I don't really like them that much anymore, I feel like we have very little in common. This sounds bad but I feel like I'm friends out of convenience as opposed to choice because of COVID messing everything up. They're nice people and all but I think I've picked the 'wrong' friend group.
Does anyone have any advice on how to make friends for second year, I've started going to the gym to improve myself but what's a good start for social activities? Is it too late to make new friends as groups have been established or do I still have a chance?
Hi Anonymous,
I agree with what everyone else has been suggesting- join a society! I've noticed that the sports-based societies tend to be the most active socially, so this could be a great way for you to make friends and build your confidence.
Lucy
All is not lost. Join some societies in Freshers week and you can kick start your socialising.
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