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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One thing that is true for any school is that no matter how social and great a dorm is, your kid will not make friends if he/she does not put himself/herself out there.  I have often heard that the fall of freshmen year is the best time to make friends because everyone is trying to get to know each other (and they really want to make friends).  Still, if you just hang out inside your dorm and don't take the initiative to invite others (and instead, just wait for others to invite you), it will be difficult to make friends.  Also, when others invite you, you should make an effort to say yes (even if the activity might not be your thing).  Someone gave the advice of pretty much saying yes to most invitations (within reason - should be a safe activity) during the first semester of freshmen year.  My (very introverted) kid did just that and she ended up making so many friends - friends that she is still friends with as a senior.  She had very few friends in high school, but made a lot of really good ones in college.  [/quote]

this is absolutely right. I came to school late and went home for several weekends that first fall to participate in end of year championships for my sport and i definitely missed out on the initial bonding. The very first day and very first week are critical.[/quote]

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