Building Friendships In New Places Is Crucial To Our Well-Being
New places bring with them a mix of emotions. They can either be scary, exciting, nerve-wracking —or all of them together.
Leaving high school and starting college life can be especially overwhelming and emotional as a result of the pressure from taking another great step to get to your own prosperous future.
This is when being open to meet diverse and loving colleagues is the best decision you can take to enhance your excitement and have a happier, healthier and full-of-friends journey to success.
I started college approximately two months ago. I never thought that my first friend on campus would be another freshman who was on her first day of college too.
I was too nervous about finding my classes to even acknowledge the fact that I was not the only new student here. Every single one of us was trying to find our way around a place that was not familiar to us.
This is when I noticed how essential it was to meet new people so we can help each other find our way around campus and not feel lost or nervous.
At the same time, getting to know people will give you the sensation of belonging. Being able to say “hi” to them any time you cross paths or being able to text them if you have a doubt about a specific class, will make you feel like you are fitting in.
You have enabled yourself to become an insider and stopped seeing yourself as an outsider. You are finally accepting change and realizing that you are “adulting” and experiencing a significant change that will lead you to a better life.
Indeed, we have all experienced loneliness at some point in our lives. However, talking to people and making the effort of getting to know them will make you forget about those lonely times.
In no way am I minimizing the strength of being independent because being able to be there for yourself, without needing someone by your side, is a merit not everyone can achieve. Being friendly and communicative is a decision that brings joy and support into your life, which is something you can never have enough of.
Furthermore, college gives us the fascinating opportunity to meet people from various cultures. We have the chance to strike up friendships with people who are totally different or possibly even very similar to us. Plus, it enhances our communication skills for the future (job interviews, for example).
Altogether, it doesn’t matter if you are a first-year student or if you are about to graduate, never underestimate the value of friendship. Give your soul permission to have external and internal support from people.
Carry yourself with confidence, and be open to new friendships. Let yourself be approachable. Don’t refuse to meet new people or prevent your heart from loving new friends. Friendship is vital for a human to flourish. Never forget that.
