How can I make friends in college if I don't live on campus?

You'll have to make an extra effort to get yourself out there, in order to make friends as a commuter, but it absolutely can be done. In fact, talk to your friend who lives at home about all this, see how he did it. Or ask him to show you around campus on your first days, maybe have lunch or something - you'll likely meet his friends when he does this, and that can help you get into that social circle. The way my commuter friends did it was to join clubs and organizations on campus, and really do stuff for them. Don't just go to meetings - volunteer to work with other students on projects. And there are some activities that are more "life sucking" than others - ones that require you to spend a lot of time around the same folks, quickly - drama, band, some intramural sports, newspaper, frats, ROTC, etc. You can also make friends in your classes by doing things like forming study groups of 4-5 other students in each class, and meeting weekly to go over the material. There's also often a commuter lounge or club on campus. Make sure to go there, and actually introduce yourself to the person sitting next to you. This is considered normal behaviour in the first few days of class. If it makes you more comfortable, ask them for help - where's the bookstore, do you know where to get a good cup of coffee, oh, I see you have a psych book, who are the bad professors, etc. You're new - use that as your ice breaker. . And if your classmates, on the first day, are headed to the bookstore - go with them. If they're heading for lunch - go with (so bring cash to cover lunch in the cafeteria, for example.) Arrange to study with others in their dorm lounge, or in the library. Don't just go home to study - study on campus, and try to do it with other students. This can work. It does take extra effort on your part, but it can work.

Most colleges have a "commuter club" or lounge, or something like that, where you can meet and hang out with other commuters. Plus you can join clubs, attend sporting events, etc. that will keep you on campus after classes. You don't have to run home as soon as classes are done. There's usually enough to do on a college campus that you'll be able to spend a lot of time there.

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You had friends in high school and lived with your parents, didn't you? You make friends during idle time between classes, by joining clubs and participating in activities, spending time in eating halls and student lounges, being on teams, joining study groups, and attending events. You don't have to live on campus to go into rec areas, lounges, the cafeteria, etc. The expectation that freshmen live on campus means students not living at home. It is a way to reduce the options to get into trouble, which happens to some kids away from home for the first time. There will be kids who will love to go to your house for a home-cooked meal and the relaxing, inviting environment of home. You'll also have the opportunity to stay in friends' dorm rooms. Many kids have only the option of part-time community college if they work to pay for it. Be grateful for what you have and stop the childish drama.

You had friends in high school and lived with your parents, didn't you? You make friends during idle time between classes, by joining clubs and participating in activities, spending time in eating halls and student lounges, being on teams, joining study groups, and attending events. You don't have to live on campus to go into rec areas, lounges, the cafeteria, etc. The expectation that freshmen live on campus means students not living at home. It is a way to reduce the options to get into trouble, which happens to some kids away from home for the first time. There will be kids who will love to go to your house for a home-cooked meal and the relaxing, inviting environment of home. You'll also have the opportunity to stay in friends' dorm rooms. Many kids have only the option of part-time community college if they work to pay for it. Be grateful for what you have and stop the childish drama.

Most colleges have a "commuter club" or lounge, or something like that, where you can meet and hang out with other commuters. Plus you can join clubs, attend sporting events, etc. that will keep you on campus after classes. You don't have to run home as soon as classes are done. There's usually enough to do on a college campus that you'll be able to spend a lot of time there.

yea my cuz had this problem too u just make friends like u did in hs honestly the best friend sull make is in college :) pls answer mine http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Am7.SqNQW8_2WxhkIV04Fgfty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20120329113344AAFQ6Uf