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*lydiese
writes:Hi there, just a quick question, when people say to meet new friends they should take up new hobbies i was just wondering where these things take place, i started college and met some wonderful friends but was hoping to find people worth dating, which i havent really met anyone in college. I know theres the gym and going out to bars, but i dont drink so dont really hang out there, was just wondering what else is out there where i can meet others my own age.p.s. cant work due to health reasons :( Reply to this Question
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (17 February 2012):
 Start your own choir then. Take some initiative. If there aren't any classes our groups dedicated to your interests in your area then MAKE one. Start a singing group. With time look into getting teachers come by on occasions. Join the church choirs. Just take initiative, there are no excuses to why you can't create your own group.
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reader, Elydiese +, writes (17 February 2012):
Elydiese is verified as being by the original poster of the questionHi there thank you for your answers they are all great. However in my local area there isnt really anything out there class wise, i enjoy singing but theres not really anything that promotes that either. I tried online dating but felt uncomfortable meeting someone off the internet so deleted my profile. In college i just seem to have stuck to my class friends although we do have a large library i could maybe go to on my own other than that everythings a bit downhill but i shall keep on looking if anything comes up. Thanks again :)
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reader, Sageoldguy1465  +, writes (16 February 2012):
 I'll guess that you wouldn't have to look very hard to find no less than two dozen social groups on campus... Take a look in the school newspaper....
Good luck...
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 February 2012): Hi,
If you want to meet people to date outside of school, clubs or volunteering, you could try online dating. A quick google search will lead you to a list of online dating websites. Good luck!
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reader, Mark_25_ +, writes (16 February 2012):
 Hey,Well, I guess you could look around for things in your local area, for instance if there's a leisure centre. There's all sorts of classes etc in the evenings. Without knowing you it's hard to know what to suggest. At the other end of the spectrum, you could use revision etc as an excuse to go to the library - never know, might meet somebody there. I guess another place you could try - again taking college work with you, is a cafe or internet cafe.Unfortunately college is the best place. But as there's probably going to be a lot of people going as it's college, you could always look at groups organised by people at college.Sorry I haven't really been able to think up anything original, but off the top of my head I can't think of many places that tend to bring in a younger crowd - that doesn't include alcohol. I guess you could go to bars / pubs with friends, it doesn't really matter that you can't drink, be the "designated driver".I hope that helps in some way! :)
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reader, chigirl +, writes (16 February 2012):
Depends on what you like. Join art classes. Start scuba diving. Jump parachutes. Join a choir.
The only thing you need to keep in mind is that you probably will not meet mr. hunk at day one. You need to join an activity and then stick to it for a while. While people your age might not be present the first day you are there, they might be around for the next month to come. You just got to give it some time. You also need to give it time to get to know them. It might take a few months or up to a year of being in the same group as them to really get to know them and have your social circle expand.
I have a fun time volunteering for concerts, I help set up the stage or cash in the money when people arrive. I meet people through these concerts if I am interested. I'm sort of anti social though, so I don't try as hard as I could. But I have gotten to meet new people through it, my age. Mostly musicians mind you, haha.
What sort of people do you want to meet? Then again, you can meet all sorts of people at the same place, musicians aren't always artistic, and I do meet stage crew, ushers and bartenders as well at concerts.
A friend of mine often volunteers to help her friends and associates move house. At such moves often a bunch of people are rounded up to help move, and you get to know each other well during work. Practical work also says a lot about your compatibility, as far as team work goes and communication skills.
And don't scoff at meeting people older or younger than you. They often have younger or older siblings you will eventually be introduced to.
Other things to do:
-martial arts
-dancing classes
-learn to play an instrument
-cooking classes
-any sport of your choice
-online gaming (if you're really stuck)
-buy a dog and go for walks. Dogs attract people.
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