UQ0051

Is it easy to make friends at university?

How easy it is to make friends at university depends on the environment and your own actions. Classes, seminars, clubs, and student events can provide opportunities to meet people. You can create more opportunities for interaction, as far as feels comfortable, by greeting others, talking to people nearby, or joining activities that interest you.

Key points

  • Classes, student groups, and events can provide opportunities to meet people.
  • Shared classes and interests can provide topics for conversation.
  • You can increase opportunities for interaction at a comfortable pace.

Things to check

  • Opportunities for interaction and the atmosphere vary by university, faculty, and campus.