This is by far the easiest way to meet new people.
Often times freshman students apply for dorm living and request they live with someone they already know. This is great if you are a person that needs the security of someone you are familiar with, and to be honest, you will still meet new people and have a lot of fun in the process. Ultimately, however, your friends will not be by your side throughout your life. My advice: live with a random roommate.
As young professionals, as I call anyone studying to become a professional, the skill to be independent is vital. If you possess this individualism you will not be pushed or pulled down a path that you are not comfortable with. Rather, you will walk freely (metaphorically) down any path you choose.
Become familiar with the people on your floor. These are folks, after all, that you will be seeing in the halls, restrooms and lounges throughout the school year. Getting to know other people will extend your social network, help your interpersonal and social skills and ultimately promote a more comfortable living environment.
As a new member of the dorm community, I encourage you to be as active and involved within that dorm as your schedule will allow. Committees such as ‘Student Senate’ or groups like intramural teams are easy ways to become closer and more familiar to others.
Get to know your Resident Assistant (RA). RA’s are students as well, often juniors or seniors, and are there to help. What makes them so valuable to new students? They were once freshmen themselves! They understand what the transition is like, moving away for the first time, and will be able to help. They will also have many ideas for you to become involved, which, as mentioned above, is very beneficial.
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