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[quote=Anonymous]One thing that helps is to have a source of topics to talk about.  If I know that I will be seeing large groups of acquaintances, I will read the newspaper or Yahoo! news or washingtingpost.com and read up on various news of the day, weather, sports, etc.  It's much easier when you have a source of topics to talk about that are not personal.  Once you find a comfort zone talking about something generic when you don't have to talk about yourself, it will be easier to relax and enjoy such an event.

FYI, if the event is a for a particular topic (in this case the master's program in your field), then brush up on topical items about the subject.  But at a social event for such a program, talk a little about the program and related subject, but not too much.  Remember that many of the people that you will be talking to (professors, school administrators, etc) will be willing to talk about some of this, but then they'll want to put work behind them and relax for the social event.  Talk at the beginning about topical subjects in your field and later switch to current events, news, and more general topics.[/quote]

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