Hi there. I go to a smaller campus ARU Peterborough and have not had an issue with finding friends or having a social life with fellow university students at a smaller campus. I find that being on a smaller campus is of greater benefit as you find you meet more students from other courses that have the same interests as me. Look out for what is going on at your campus. Visit the student union and introduce yourself to see if there are any societies you can join or what is happening that week. On my campus, the SU holds breakfast clubs and at my last attendance, I made a new friend and went out for drinks with them and others the following week. Check out what times of day are busiest on your campus and visit for study or coffee during those times, it is a good way to meet new people, you find if you introduce yourself and smile and begin chatting others will respond who often are looking for new friends as well. So, I do not think the size of campus matters and understand it can be difficult going up to someone new to chat but get involved in activities and you will be well on your way.
ARU Dee
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