Putting It Together: Social Interaction and Diversity
Socializing is a big part of college, and it’s an important part of every student’s mental health. Take advantage of the many opportunities to meet new people, make new friends, and enjoy social interaction and diversity in college.
As we’ve just seen, socializing is a big part of college, and it’s an important part of every student’s mental health. Friends can be a great help in stress relief and problem solving. As you meet more people, you also have the chance to learn about different views of the world—every person has a different life experience. Let’s look at a student’s experience as she examines the importance of making friends.
Monet is determined to make friends this semester. On her first day of classes, she sits next to someone else who is sitting alone and strikes up a conversation. She also joins a social dance club that meets twice a week. As her sophomore year continues, Monet finds that she is much more relaxed and happy. She has met several new and interesting people, and she’s learned a lot from them. |
There are a lot of opportunities in college to meet new people: in classes, student housing, clubs, etc. Be sure to take advantage of these opportunities to make new friends.
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