Social life postgraduate help

Hi
I'm a postgraduate student and I have till january at uni , unfortunately I've not got meany friends n the ones I do are very busy with there own lifes, bfs some have social anxiety.
But since joining again I've not found anyone to hang around with like undergrad , the people who are in postgraduate are clear in they are staying with certain groups but also the ppl I do speak to do not wanna hang out.
Again : family, social anxiety
But I feel like I'm at an wtf can I do point I joined some society's n try to fit stuff around work but like with my unis most social society the keep almost canceling everything because not meany ppl go outside of the actual classes n stuff I'd like to do like dnd I literally cannot find one on night I dont work
I do have 1 friend in city but it's not the vibe, I miss being able to call up n chat.. .
Idk what to do at this point outside of trynna socialise I got to concerts and I'm hugely into themeparks but I'm just fed up of feeling alone at this point

Any advice ?

Reply 1

paperpundit

Original post by Anonymous

Hi. I;m happy that you're able to bring this up here. As a psychologist, here are some tips that might help:

Keep trying: Making new friends can take time and effort, especially in a new environment. Don't give up on trying to meet new people, even if it feels discouraging at times.

Look for like-minded people: Try to find people who share your interests or hobbies. This could be through joining clubs, attending events, or even online communities.

Be open and approachable: Sometimes people may be hesitant to approach someone new, so try to be open and approachable. Smile, make eye contact, and be willing to strike up a conversation with others.

Attend social events: Attend social events, such as parties, mixers, or game nights, even if you don't know anyone there. This can be a great way to meet new people and make connections.

Reach out to classmates: Try to strike up conversations with your classmates before or after class. You could ask them about their weekend plans or if they'd like to grab lunch or coffee sometime.

Consider therapy: If social anxiety is holding you back, consider speaking with a therapist who can help you work through your concerns and build your confidence.

Remember that building relationships takes time and effort, but it's worth it in the end. Keep trying, and don't be too hard on yourself if it doesn't happen overnight. : - )