Is it harder to make friends at university than in high school?
University is not necessarily harder than high school for making friends. Unlike high school, where students often spend every day with the same class, university may offer fewer chances to become close naturally. However, classes, seminars, clubs, campus events, and part-time jobs provide opportunities to meet people with shared interests. Starting with a greeting or asking about a class, then participating regularly at a comfortable pace, can make it easier to build relationships.
Key points
- Greetings before or after class and asking about assignments can be natural ways to start conversations.
- Clubs and campus events make it easier to meet people with shared interests.
- Participating in the same activities regularly is more likely to deepen relationships than attending only once.
Things to check
- Opportunities for interaction and the social atmosphere vary depending on the university, faculty, class format, and the individual's lifestyle.