Social Life.

 

Who says commuting is just for extroverts?

    Many blogs about commuting often make the assumption that it is a requirement  to be extremely out-going, when considering commuting. I would have to disagree. I am not the most out-going person, and I often would rather head back to my place then stay and socialize on campus. This doesn't mean I have no friends. There is so many opportunities to meet new people, even when not trying to. Labs, Lectures, events, work studies, and just being on campus are a few ways that you can meet new people.

Labs + Lectures

    Most students have at least two labs a week, during labs you are forced to work with others, and even have a designated lab partner. This is a great way to meet other students, I can guarantee friendships will be built. Even the shyest of people have to communicate with other students to proceed in the lab, helping each other with equipment, and exchanging data. Lectures as well demand the need for communication, you will meet new people as you seek help or they seek help from you when understanding materials covered in class. One way or another, new friendship will began to form.

Work Studies + School Events + Being on Campus

    Here are a few more options that allow for the opportunity of meeting new people. Work studies are great! You get paid to study and do homework for the most part, and every now and then do a little bit of work. I work in the mail room, and handing out packages to the occasional person, I have met plenty of cool people  You will find that the friendliness of the college life, is much better then those days of high school where everyone is judgmental. For example, just being on campus, in the library perhaps, it is inevitable to meet new people and connect with others that you can hangout with outside of the classroom.