Another great opportunity you might want to consider is Horizons. Horizons is a leadership conference specifically for incoming first year students. It is a GREAT opportunity for meeting other people; both your fellow first year students as well as upper years. I'm not saying Horizons is crucial to making friends and having a good first year experience - you can get just as good of an experience by partaking in other events and activities in your first year, but Horizon provides an environment that is conducive to meeting new people and forming friendships thus making it a little easier. Some of my closest friends still are the ones I made as a delegate at Horizons. You can find more information here: https://www.msumcmaster.ca/servicesa...ration2011.htm
It's definitely worth checking out! If you have any questions, feel free to ask

Originally Posted by rammramm

Another great opportunity you might want to consider is Horizons. Horizons is a leadership conference specifically for incoming first year students. It is a GREAT opportunity for meeting other people; both your fellow first year students as well as upper years. I'm not saying Horizons is crucial to making friends and having a good first year experience - you can get just as good of an experience by partaking in other events and activities in your first year, but Horizon provides an environment that is conducive to meeting new people and forming friendships thus making it a little easier. Some of my closest friends still are the ones I made as a delegate at Horizons. You can find more information here: https://www.msumcmaster.ca/servicesa...ration2011.htm
It's definitely worth checking out! If you have any questions, feel free to ask

I AGREE. i met this lovely laady last year at horizons ^. it was such a great experience for me that i applied to be a leader this year because i wanted to do it all over again! definitely give some thought into attending the conference, you won't regret it

I dunno about you guys, but I live by the philosophy of ole Sam Weir (Freaks & Geeks):

definitely. you'll meet people at welcome week and may even see them again in class. talk to people beside you, and greet them if you see them again. it's pretty easy because everyone wants to meet new people.

My best word of advice to you, introduce yourself to just about everyone you encounter! I went through the exact same feeling as you when I was entering my first year and was amazed how quickly and with ease I made friends during frosh week. I think you need to understand that everyone is in the same boat as you; everyone wants to make friends, everyone doesn't know many people, you're not the only one! So don't feel shy or timid to introduce yourself to other people in your residence, lectures, clubs, etc. You will be fine, trust me.

Hey there!

I know exactly how you feel. I felt welcome week was a bit of a failure at making tons of friends but then again I mostly stayed in my room hiding from the world. :/

Anyway everyone there will be a bit nervous and like some people above said, all it takes it a hi! i knocked on my neighbors' doors and introduced myself. It helps if your roommate is willing to go out with you. If not, never fear!

I met my closest friend so randomly; standing outside BSB waiting for Chem class to begin. [Complaining that it's too early for this class (10am)]. Slowly I made my close group of friends and again I met these people so randomly; waiting in Thode to ask Frank Physics questions, in the student centre while waiting on my order, even talking to people I met at keggers in class (that was a little awkward I will admit).

Anyhow all it takes is a simple hi. In time you too will find your awesome group of friends and trust me you will bond over homework, studying, watching mutual tv shows (HIMYM!), eating, partying and the list goes on.

Hope that helped! Have a great summer! And don't despair. Welcome Week is sooo much fun! (this I learned from the few events I went to!)

For me, the first week (and month) of school was the easiest time to make friends. Everyone is just a little lost too, and mostly open to meeting new people. So talk to someone during Welcome Week, while waiting for the bus, while sitting next to someone in class - maybe someone who looks lost? lol. Other than that, volunteering (with people from Mac), joining clubs, meeting friends of friends - there's so many opportunities!

Anyway, my point is, don't be too worried about it. Just be yourself - there's so many different people in university, you really won't have to worry about "fitting in." If all else fails, SMILE (and if that person is in the same boat, they'll definitely smile back and possibly even talk)

ty for ur reply, i feel better

I totally understand how you feel right now. It's actually not that bad, everyone will probably be introducing themselves to everyone in first year, even if you just see a glimpse of them in your class. I actually made a friend at the bus stop once simply cause she recognizes me in her bio class. (:

You can be my friend. I has none.

Originally Posted by RyanC

You can be my friend. I has none.

You're epic.
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Don't worry, after a week or two at Mac, you'll be...wait for it...

Every time I see the forever alone guy I smile. ALWAYS.