Archive for June 3rd, 2009
Keys to College Popularity

If this is your last summer before you venture off for college, you might be concerned about what college life is going to bring. Whether youâre in the dorms or youâre going to rent an apartment, life is about to change quite a bit, and itâs natural to worry about that change. The biggest concern among incoming college freshmen is that they wonât find any new friends or that they wonât be popular. But being a popular college freshman isnât rocket science. It just takes some of the following pointers.
The biggest mistake new freshmen make is not being outgoing or confident. Nobody knows you at college, so you have to make the effort. Introduce yourself to a lot of people, and get them involved in fun activities. Whether you take the initiative to organize a dorm Frisbee game or you teach somebody on your floor the acoustic guitar, just remember to be friendly and involved. The more people you meet, the more likely you are to find people that share your interests. Your high school reputation doesnât follow you to college, so youâre free to become the person you want to be.