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7 Ways to Stay Social While Living Off Campus

31.03.21

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Living in a campus dorm allows you to interact and become friends with a lot of people. There’s always someone you can hang out or grab lunch with. Unfortunately, living on campus is not the best option for everyone.  

Some people who want to live independently while taking classes at Fanshawe College have looked for student flats to rent in London. Even if you chose to live in a student apartment, you’ll still have plenty of opportunities to meet new people and gain new friends by doing the following: 

Attending Campus Events

School-sponsored events are a great place to meet other students. Watch the football games if you’re sporty, go to a concert if you’re into music, and attend workshops if you want to learn something new. You can find out about these campus events by going to your school’s official website or social media page. 

It may be intimidating to go to these school events alone at first, but you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to chat up other people at these events once you get over the initial hurdle. Finding a common ground or shared hobbies will definitely make the conversation more interesting and the connection more lasting.

Attending Off-Campus Events

Don’t limit yourself to campus activities. Diversify your network by attending events in the community. You can head over to the local pub, visit the museum, or lounge in a coffee shop to meet people outside of your academic and social circles.        

Joining a Club

Choosing a group of people that have the same interests as you is a great way to start meaningful and lasting friendships. Joining a club allows you to meet like-minded people and gives you opportunities to explore your hobbies further.

Joining a Study Group

Forming a study group allows you to form connections with other students that take the same classes as you. Plus, your grades may thank you. You’ll get to know one another and study the course material in depth at the same time.

Volunteering for a Worth Cause

Spend time in an animal shelter, cleaning up the environment, or caring for the marginalized sector of the community. Just choose a cause you’re passionate about so you can meet charity-minded people who are as socially conscious as you. 

Getting a Part-Time Job

Aside from earning money, a part-time job allows you to meet people from all walks of life. Hit the university bookstore or college newspaper for openings if you want to mingle with people on campus. You can get a glimpse of what corporate life is like through your colleagues, and explore mentorship opportunities with supervisors.

Talking to Professors

You should be actively looking for mentors who can guide you not just through college but in the early years of your professional career. One way to do this is to take advantage of your professors’ office hours to ask questions and get to know them. 

At the end of the day, the best way to meet people is where you are right now. Be approachable, establish eye contact, and make small talk whenever the opportunity rises. It’s also important that you not just look for a friend, but be a friend to the people you meet. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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