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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DC had a similar experience freshman year but [b]things improved a lot sophomore year just by him meeting so many more people gradually through classes, roommate's friend, etc.[/b] Agree on [b]getting a job or volunteer role so he has a purposeful activity where others will be,[/b] rather than [u]consciously trying to make friends which can be exhausting for an introvert.[/u]
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All of the above.

Would only add joining a community house (may it be sciences, languages, business or anything else)
By Sophomore year they meet many more and potentially already the same kids over and over in the same classes aiming for the same major.  Steady repetition of seeing the same faces again and again can help a shy kid.

Also, any job (just to get the kid out there), volunteering or internship can not only give them purposeful activity outside of the classroom and enable to meet new people, but also the positive side effect of getting used to interviews.

In the end, I would patience is your best friend.  Make suggestions and then let it simmer with the kid.  [/quote]

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