Going on uni ski trip alone

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I am currently a second year, and I wanted to go on the uni ski trip coming up for fun. I have no friends who ski and have very surface-level friendships with society. As of this moment i have been randomly assigned an accommodation alone. I am not the most sociable person in the world, but i will put myself out there in social settings when needed. Am i finished? as i am debating on selling my ticket.

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Username123ab

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Massively depends on how outgoing you are. Some people can be in a room of strangers, even strangers who all have friend groups with them, and be in the in group within am hour, others (me) would spend the whole time ignored/excluded, not manage to get themself and hate the whole experience. I don't want to discourage you and say "you'll hate it, don't go" because you might not, but you say you're not the most outgoing person, and as someone who's also not outgoing, I would sell my ticket personally.

Reply 2

Zarek

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I would go. Skiing and apres ski seem inherently social. Aim to deepen or develop some new friendships

Reply 3

Kingston Eve

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by dodgdnb

I am currently a second year, and I wanted to go on the uni ski trip coming up for fun. I have no friends who ski and have very surface-level friendships with society. As of this moment i have been randomly assigned an accommodation alone. I am not the most sociable person in the world, but i will put myself out there in social settings when needed. Am i finished? as i am debating on selling my ticket.

Hi @dodgdnb,

I would definitely still go! You mentioned that you can put yourself out there when needed, so you shouldn't have too much difficulting making new friends on the trip itself. University is all about trying new things and improving your independence, and this ski trip seems like a perfect opportunity to do just that.

Have you met anyone else going on the ski trip (e.g. from planning meetings) or is there a dedicated group chat yet? Maybe you could reach out to a few people prior to the trip to make you feel more comfortable.

Hope this helps,
Eve (Kingston Rep).

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Manchester Met - Student Rep

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by dodgdnb

I am currently a second year, and I wanted to go on the uni ski trip coming up for fun. I have no friends who ski and have very surface-level friendships with society. As of this moment i have been randomly assigned an accommodation alone. I am not the most sociable person in the world, but i will put myself out there in social settings when needed. Am i finished? as i am debating on selling my ticket.

Hey @dodgdnb ,
It is completely okay to feel a bit of pre-trip anxiety when you’re heading off without a solid group, but these trips are often designed to help people mix and meet new faces.

Even though I commute, I’ve had my own share of social nerves at uni, and I can tell you that putting yourself out there is the hardest part. Since you've mentioned you're willing to give it a go when needed, you're already going to be great at this.

Here is some advice to help you feel more at ease:

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Shared Activities as Icebreakers: Having a specific activity to focus on makes socialising feel much less forced. It’s easier to strike up a conversation when you’re all experiencing the same new environment together.

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The Accommodation Transition: While it might feel a bit awkward at first, your roommates are likely in the same boat. You don’t need to be best friends immediately; just small gestures like offering to head to a meeting point together can slowly bridge that gap.

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Low-Pressure Socialising: You don’t have to be the life of the party to have a good time. Often, the best connections are made during the quieter moments, like grabbing food or just chatting during the travel to and from events.

My best advice is to keep your ticket and go with an open mind. Give yourself the chance to enjoy the trip you were originally excited for!😊

Rachel
(Third Year)
Undergraduate Multimedia Journalism

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University of Salford Student Rep

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by dodgdnb

I am currently a second year, and I wanted to go on the uni ski trip coming up for fun. I have no friends who ski and have very surface-level friendships with society. As of this moment i have been randomly assigned an accommodation alone. I am not the most sociable person in the world, but i will put myself out there in social settings when needed. Am i finished? as i am debating on selling my ticket.

Hey 😊

It sounds like you wanted to go on the trip up to this point for a fun time, which is a totally valid reason to go for it! Uni is a great way to have new experiences and make fun memories while you have the chance.

If it is just the accommodation situation which is holding you back then could you ask to be put in a room with other people if it isn't too late? Or if not, could you find out if you will be close by to other people's rooms on the trip? I personally love having space to myself, especially in new situations, so it might be nice to have your own room and then be able to meet up with others nearby - a good night's sleep on a ski trip could be a great bonus! It could be a good way to get to know others too and form some friendships by arranging to meet other people at their room and head off to meet ups together 😊

The society should help to facilitate making friends too and everyone will have been new at some point. Group chats and meet ups prior to going will be really helpful, don't be scared to reach out to people and ask if you can hang out as you are staying on your own and looking to make friends. Lots of people will be wanting to make friends too and just enjoy the fun 😄

I have been on a couple of ski trips myself and they were some of the best memories of my life. I was like you, only really had surface-level friendships before heading off on the trip, but had made firm friendships soon enough and actually met one of my best friends out on the trip. Skiing (or snowboarding in my case 🏂️) and après are a great way to form really strong bonds and it is the best vibes ☺️ it truly was one of the best decisions I ever made and going off my experiences I couldn't recommend it enough! Also even in the very unlikely situation you didn't find any besties out there, you still will have had an amazing trip skiing and visited a cool new place!

If you're feeling up for it then go for it and enjoy this fab opportunity 🏔️⛷️

Becky
University of Salford Student Rep

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ARUStudents

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by dodgdnb

I am currently a second year, and I wanted to go on the uni ski trip coming up for fun. I have no friends who ski and have very surface-level friendships with society. As of this moment i have been randomly assigned an accommodation alone. I am not the most sociable person in the world, but i will put myself out there in social settings when needed. Am i finished? as i am debating on selling my ticket.

Hey,

You’re not finished, I’d say take the opportunity! Being in your own accommodation isn’t a bad thing either, it can give you space if you need it, instead of being stuck with people who you don’t know yet.

You don’t have to be the most sociable person in the room for creating friendships, as ski trips are quite activity based, which makes socialising easier and less forced. You’d probably naturally talk to people on the slopes, or about meals, or potential training you receive. A lot of people won’t know each other that well there either, giving you a chance to bond with them! Also, selling the ticket is always an option later, but experiences like this are harder to recreate.

That being said, it’s also okay not to go if it makes you feel too anxious.

Best of luck!!

Sabina :smile:

Reply 7

LJMUStudentReps

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by dodgdnb

I am currently a second year, and I wanted to go on the uni ski trip coming up for fun. I have no friends who ski and have very surface-level friendships with society. As of this moment i have been randomly assigned an accommodation alone. I am not the most sociable person in the world, but i will put myself out there in social settings when needed. Am i finished? as i am debating on selling my ticket.

Hi,

Going alone on a university trip can be a really positive experience. It gives you the chance to meet new people, make connections with others who might also be going solo, and enjoy the activities without feeling tied to anyone else’s plans.

Try to approach it with an open mind and put yourself out there in small ways, like joining group meals, chats, or activities. Many students end up making friends this way, and sometimes it’s easier to connect when everyone is in the same situation.

If you feel nervous, that’s completely normal, but don’t let it stop you from giving it a try, you may enjoy it more than you expect and regret not going.

Tayba
Student Rep

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Malak - UOS

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Hi,

It’s completely understandable to feel nervous about going on a trip alone, but well done for putting yourself out there and getting a ticket in the first place. That’s a brave step and it means you had a reason to go in the first place.

Many students join uni trips without knowing anyone, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to meet new people in a relaxed, fun setting. Being randomly assigned accommodation can actually work in your favour, as you’ll be placed with others in a similar situation who are also looking to connect.

Since you’re willing to put yourself out there, you’re already in a great position. Trips like these are designed for bonding — shared activities like skiing, meals, and evening socials make it much easier to start conversations naturally.

If you’re feeling anxious, you could reach out to the trip organisers or the society running it beforehand. They often have group chats or meet-ups to help everyone get to know each other before you go.

Try not to sell your ticket just yet. This could be an amazing chance to build new friendships and create great memories. I am sure you are gonna have fun!

Good luck,
Malak :smile:

Reply 9

LJMUStudentReps

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Hi there,

I was in a similar situation when I had the chance to spend a month in Canada and didn’t know anyone who was going. I went anyway, with the mindset that I’d try to make friends while I was there, even though I’m introverted.

I did make friends, but I also had some days to myself, which were really valuable. I chose day trips and activities that I genuinely wanted to do, and even when things got a bit tricky—like running out of phone data—it turned into an adventure. I came back much more confident, knowing I could put myself out there and handle new experiences on my own.

I’d definitely say go for it—you’ll likely have a lot of fun and meet some new people 🙂

Megan (LJMU Rep)

Reply 10

hallamstudents

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by dodgdnb

I am currently a second year, and I wanted to go on the uni ski trip coming up for fun. I have no friends who ski and have very surface-level friendships with society. As of this moment i have been randomly assigned an accommodation alone. I am not the most sociable person in the world, but i will put myself out there in social settings when needed. Am i finished? as i am debating on selling my ticket.

Hi there,

This sounds like a tricky one but I do think that overall it sounds like a good idea for you to still go! You will make so many memories there and I am sure you would meet lots of people while you are there so it would be a shame to miss out.

As others have suggested, will there be any opportunities to meet the people before you go? Your uni may put some sort of event on or even just a meeting where you meet the people that you will be going with and you might be able to meet some of the people there.

Or, you could see if any of the organisers of the trip could put you in touch with some of the people who are also going on the trip so you can contact them and try and arrange a meet up of your own so that you know some of the people before you go.

Even if you do go and you haven't met any of the people before you go, I am sure it will be fine when you get there. There will be so many opportunities to get to know the people and bond with them once you are there too so I wouldn't worry too much about this!

I hope some of this helps,

Lucy -SHU student ambassador.

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