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[quote=Anonymous]Colleges seem more student focused than in the past. One of many examples: We ate the slop they put before us, and that was that. Now, they have every food imaginable tailored for numerous dietary concerns.

I didn't find my people in college either. My firstborn found their people at orientation, and I'm a little envious! That group is still going strong into their second year. The firstborn joined a theater group, and all the togetherness fosters friendships. I'm so happy for them! Yet this brings back memories and I wonder if I should have branched out more. Hint: I should have.

I give myself some grace because I was just eighteen and overcoming some grief. In junior year or so, I had a boyfriend, and that took time away from campus and meeting other people. If I could do it over again, I would have joined more clubs to try out different experiences and would not have spent so much time with the boyfriend in an apartment that smelled like stale socks!

In college, I had little guidance or direction. Parental support mostly didn't exist for me, and I can't do anything about it now.

I take solace that I've developed friendships as an adult. I've been working on expanding my friendships despite the fact people say you can't make new friends when you're of a certain age. It's possible to do, though it takes quite a bit of time to organize gatherings when you can't just gather at a football game or at the dining hall.

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