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How to meet people and make friends at University

Initial tips on making friends

group of friendsMeeting people and making friends is easier if you are motivated, open to new people and have interests and hobbies.

Friendships take time and effort to develop and keep up.

  • Join in and be pro-active
  • Take and make opportunities to have conversations, even in passing
  • If you don't succeed at first, keep trying
  • It may not always be easy or comfortable, but when it happens, it's great to have friends

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