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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am sorry that your DD is having a tough time at college.  It sounds like she is doing everything right by joining clubs/extracurriculars. I don't think she is alone in her loneliness though. I hope she can connect with a few other people who are also looking for friendship.

My DS is similar (still in high school). I know he wants to be social, but is never really invited to anything and does not initiate or extend invitations. He stays home every weekend and watches youtube. If he happens to get an invitation, he is over the moon! But when I suggest that he extends invitations, he shuts me down and says, "maybe..." but then nothing happens.

Looking ahead, I am trying to find colleges where people are more inclusive and welcoming. But I'm not sure how to figure this out - everyone puts on a good face during tours, etc.  
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Same here PP.  I am struggling to figure out whether a small, nurturing college (smaller than DC's HS--fear is he could be pigeonholed as a loner early on) or a large university where there are more ways to develop relationships is the way to go.  [/quote]

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