$JES 983 Being Jain In College An Experiential Guide 2nd Edition

Author(s): Sonali Vakharia
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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MEETING PEOPLE
03 - Meeting People
Meeting new people is one of the most enriching and exciting parts of any college experience. It may seem like a challenge, but it's actually really easy to do -- especially during your first year of college. The great part is that most of your classmates will feel as nervous as you do! This makes the first semester of freshman year the best time to make friends. Of course, you will continue to meet people throughout the years, but freshman year is when everyone is still getting to know each other. There is so much you can learn from meeting others. Figuratively speaking, you'll realize that people literally come in all shapes and sizes, and that the more exposure you get, the more confidence you will gain and the more you will learn about the real world. Yes, it can be challenging and maybe even scary at first, but it's sort of like going to the gym...you'll be sore for a few days, but the results you gain will make you stronger and ready to tackle on more.
Making Friends Living on campus does make it easier to make friends. You can never get lonely in a college living situation. You will meet people almost all the time. Of course, there are some cons which come with this. If you don't live at home, chances are you'll have more noise, lots of social distractions, and peer pressure.
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