Living in a college dorm is one of the best ways to meet people when you arrive on campus. Sure the first few weeks are kind of awkward and you may not feel comfortable going to people’s rooms and say hi. It makes it even worse to have to knock. Which leads me to my first tip:
GET A DOOR STOPPER
Having a door stopper is such a game changer. It makes you seem much more inviting and people will be more likely to come and say hi if your door is open, which is something I do often as an RA. This leads me into my next tip.
GET TO KNOW YOUR FLOORMATES
I know it can be nerve wracking to talk to people, especially those you've never met before. As an introvert, I can promise you that a conversation with another student on your floor is not going to be as difficult or as awkward as you think it’ll be. A simple hi or how are you can lead to a million things, including a great friendship. Speaking of friendship, remember to set boundaries.
WHAT ARE BOUNDARIES?
When you live in a dorm whether it be with your roommate or friends on campus, it is difficult to keep things separate. At first you may want to do everything together and while spending time together is never a bad thing the same can be true about spending time alone. College is your chance to figure out who YOU are, what YOU, want to do, and who YOU want to be. This can be hard to do if you are constantly wrapped into someone else’s experiences. Making sure that you consider what things you want to be done alone and which experiences can be shard with the people in your life. Sometime this can be hard on you and your roommate which leads me to my next point.
GO TALK TO YOUR RA
You may be wondering, “What is an RA”? An RA is someone who lives on your floor that you can turn to and someone you can trust. They oversee dorm life, plan social events, and keep and eye on freshmen and new students. An RA is a great resource when academic, social, or personal problems arise. You can always go to your RA when you need to talk to them about roommate issues, finding campus resources, or when you have any questions about campus life. If your RA doesn’t know the answers to your questions or concerns, he/she will find someone who does. You can also go see your RA when you don’t have a concern and want to share exciting news about an exam that went well or another happy occasion. RAs are key to making sure students are safe and happy.
I hope these tips help you in your college career. Good luck at adulting!
Having a door stopper is such a game changer. It makes you seem much more inviting and people will be more likely to come and say hi if your door is open, which is something I do often as an RA. This leads me into my next tip.
GET TO KNOW YOUR FLOORMATES
I know it can be nerve wracking to talk to people, especially those you've never met before. As an introvert, I can promise you that a conversation with another student on your floor is not going to be as difficult or as awkward as you think it’ll be. A simple hi or how are you can lead to a million things, including a great friendship. Speaking of friendship, remember to set boundaries.
WHAT ARE BOUNDARIES?
When you live in a dorm whether it be with your roommate or friends on campus, it is difficult to keep things separate. At first you may want to do everything together and while spending time together is never a bad thing the same can be true about spending time alone. College is your chance to figure out who YOU are, what YOU, want to do, and who YOU want to be. This can be hard to do if you are constantly wrapped into someone else’s experiences. Making sure that you consider what things you want to be done alone and which experiences can be shard with the people in your life. Sometime this can be hard on you and your roommate which leads me to my next point.
GO TALK TO YOUR RA
You may be wondering, “What is an RA”? An RA is someone who lives on your floor that you can turn to and someone you can trust. They oversee dorm life, plan social events, and keep and eye on freshmen and new students. An RA is a great resource when academic, social, or personal problems arise. You can always go to your RA when you need to talk to them about roommate issues, finding campus resources, or when you have any questions about campus life. If your RA doesn’t know the answers to your questions or concerns, he/she will find someone who does. You can also go see your RA when you don’t have a concern and want to share exciting news about an exam that went well or another happy occasion. RAs are key to making sure students are safe and happy.
I hope these tips help you in your college career. Good luck at adulting!
- Tes
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