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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Doesn't she have a roommate? Does the dorm have any meetups/social functions? I was pretty introverted and shy when I started college and I had no problem meeting new people at my huge state school. My roommate and I would grab meals together and hang out together in the first few days, but before long we met a few other girls on our floor and hung out with them as well. Our dorm also had a few floor meetings with the RA a few days after move-in where I met several other people.

Does she know anyone from her high school who goes to the same school (or even a friend of a friend) that she could reach out to? That might be an option as well.

But she's going to have to put herself out there a little. I found it to be pretty easy to meet people at a huge school because there's such a variety of students that there's someone for everyone, so to speak. I think she'd have the same issue even if she went to a smaller school (and it might actually be worse).[/quote]

+1.

I agree, but there are some small LACs filled with kids who didn't socialize during their high school days.

A kid like this can encounter a much worse environment at a small school where cliques form quickly. LACs can be somewhat isolating for introverted, non-athletes.

If OP in not a troll (which I suspect that OP is), then your kid needs counseling regarding how to socialize and how to make friends.

Large state universities are possibly the easiest place on the planet to find one's group and to make friends.[/quote]

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