Creating Your Community

Your social journey in university is all about turning a campus full of strangers into your own close-knit community. It starts with putting yourself out there—introducing yourself to dorm mates, joining clubs that seem interesting, and saying “yes” to social events even when it feels awkward. This stage is about meeting as many people as possible and finding those first few friends you really click with.

From there, your wide social circle naturally narrows down. You and your new friends might decide to become roommates, learning how to live together and navigating those little arguments about chores and noise. Your social life becomes less about big parties and more about the simple, everyday moments—cooking dinner together, studying in the same room, or having late-night talks about life. These are the people who become your support system, the ones you call when you’re stressed about exams or celebrating a success.

By the end of college, these friends have essentially become your chosen family. You share inside jokes, have your favorite spots on and off campus, and know you can rely on each other. The focus shifts to making the most of your remaining time together, knowing that these are the friendships you’ll take with you long after you graduate.