Social tips for univeristy π
Making friends at university can be extremely difficult. There is a lot of pressure to have the ‘perfect' university experience, however, whatever experience you have at university is completely valid. For some, we are thrown into a completely new environment or may be moving to another country away from family and friends. Here are some tips on how to feel less isolated at uni and make friends: Join Facebook and WhatsApp groups for classes, academic years, or schools (such as humanities). These are usually created before the academic year starts so keep a lookout for them on your university's Facebook or Instagram page. Follow the Instagram pages for the uni and find out what’s happening around you - I met one of my greatest friends through the pen pal scheme at Royal Holloway which was advertised on their Instagram. Introduce yourself to your flatmates early on. Knock on their door, talk to them in the kitchen or offer to help them move their stuff into their room. Make a gr