{"id":70,"date":"2022-05-27T12:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T12:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/stage\/?p=70"},"modified":"2023-03-03T12:59:49","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T12:59:49","slug":"how-to-make-friends-easily-in-your-new-residence-hall-for-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/blog\/how-to-make-friends-easily-in-your-new-residence-hall-for-life\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Friends Easily in Your New Residence Hall for Life\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/blog2.png\" alt=\"How to Make Friends Easily in Your New Residence Hall for Life\" class=\"wp-image-71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/blog2.png 1600w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/blog2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/blog2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/blog2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/blog2-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">To help you ease into the experience, we\u2019ve created a list of fun ways you can make friends for life in your new dorm:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong>Why is it Important to Make Friends during Campus Housing?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Making friends in college doesn\u2019t mean talking to someone you can spend lunch with; finding a supportive individual with whom you can have fun adventures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Here\u2019s why making friends is critical to <a href=\"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/stage\/\">student success<\/a> and well-being:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><li>Supportive interactions with peers can influence your academic development and knowledge acquisition&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Research <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqed.org\/mindshift\/56979\/what-the-research-says-about-the-academic-power-of-friendship\">reveals that students<\/a> with fewer friends get lower grades and show poor student engagement levels. Thus, making friends can improve your productivity&nbsp;<\/li><li>Making valuable friendships on campus can result in a better social life and satisfying education<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong>The Top Four Ways to Make Friends While Living in Dorms<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Now, let\u2019s discuss four practical ways to improve your campus housing experience once you\u2019ve relocated:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong>Have an Open Door Policy<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Don\u2019t hesitate to leave your door open while living in your residence hall room. That way, you can strike up conversations with other students.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Copy-of-blog1-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Copy-of-blog1-4.png 1600w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Copy-of-blog1-4-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Copy-of-blog1-4-1024x267.png 1024w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Copy-of-blog1-4-768x200.png 768w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Copy-of-blog1-4-1536x400.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">What starts as hallway conversations can quickly transform into longer talks, movie nights, and a year of adventure and memories.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong>Join Campus Events&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Campus events are corny but perfect for meeting and bonding with new students. It\u2019s a great platform to increase student engagement without going out of the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Your Resident Advisor or Hall Council will plan several exciting events to help new students hang out with each other.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, you\u2019ll adjust and make friends quicker.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong>Share a Meal&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">What better way to bond with your dorm neighbors than over a cup of coffee?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Instead of grabbing a meal and hiding in your room, ask your neighbors if they fancy going to the nearest dining centre to try something new. Student success highly depends on your social skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">As a result, you\u2019ll develop a tradition of eating together and deepen your bond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong>Talk to Your Classmates&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">You\u2019ll likely share classes with a few people in your building.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">If you spot someone, strike up a conversation. Chances are, you\u2019ll discover more than one similarity and have someone to walk to and out of classes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Copy-of-blog1-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Copy-of-blog1-5.png 1600w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Copy-of-blog1-5-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Copy-of-blog1-5-1024x267.png 1024w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Copy-of-blog1-5-768x200.png 768w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Copy-of-blog1-5-1536x400.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong><strong>Bonus Tips to Build Your Network as a Student&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">If the tips discussed above were not enough, check out these top five secret tricks to make lifelong college friends:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><li>Study in the lounge. You can find a study buddy and make some of your closest friends!&nbsp;<\/li><li>Look out for open doors and drop by to say hello&nbsp;<\/li><li>Make small talk with people in the restroom&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Add sunshine to other people\u2019s life by throwing out compliments every day&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Join clubs that grab your attention to connect with like-minded people&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong>The Bottom Line&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">If you feel lonely during the first few weeks of your college, don\u2019t worry. It\u2019s perfectly normal to take a while to settle in.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Most importantly, remember to be confident and don\u2019t be afraid to start chatting up with your neighbors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1\">\n\n<style>\n\/* Gold border *\/\nhr.new1 {\n  border: 4px solid #927845;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<hr class=\"new1\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light is-repeated\" 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