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writes:Hello, I am 19 years old female, who is going to college full time and working part time. Since I graduated high school, I have lost contact with ALL of my friends. I have tried to join clubs at my college to meet some new people, but that failed. Also, I don't have much time to go out and try to make new friends, or even try to get a boyfriend. So my question is, what type of things can I do to meet more people? (By the way, the people in my classes are different than me, not into the same things, and it's hard to become friends with them. My job consists of working at a preschool, so there is no one really there to meet my age) It's a lot harder than you would think! Thanks for reading. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 February 2006): HiIam an 18 year old university student in England and I had the same problem as I was away from home and all my old friends seemed to be having much more fun away. I too felt really lonely in my first few weeks. However one thing I did find was that there are other people who feel the same. My suggestion would be to get to know someone on your course as even if they are into different things this could be good as it'll mean you can find something new to learn about as well and they may well be a good friend-just because they're not into the same stuff doesn't mean you wouldn't get along. Also if you are in the cafeteria/library or even at a bus stop or something if there's someone who appears to be on their own why not go up and introduce yourself and make friendly convesation-even if they don't respond its worth a try, and you may find that because it was you that initiated the contact they would be more receptive to making friends. In the clubs you have joined why not do the same thing-it may be that they are interested in being friends but just think that because you haven't introduced yourself that you are not. Good Luck-believe me it does get easier
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reader, caroline06 +, writes (31 January 2006):
 Hi, Girl you need to contact them. If you have lost their number ask around. Surely you have family or something that lives near them. Sort out a night either book it off work or book it off college and that way you will be able to contact them. You said these new people are not into things you are which is why you aren't bonding. Why not try out new things people have their differences but if you want friends then that way you'll have to accept the way they are. I know strange people are not NOTHING like you're friends you once known, anyway how do you know that they have not moved on. Just remember this one thing "Don't judge its book by its cover". This way you will be okay and meet new people.
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