That's why I appreciated the Arts Mentoring Program so much. They put us with people who had similar timetables to ourselves. I've made some really good friends that I plan to see in almost 3/4 of my lectures.
You've really just got to introduce yourself to as many people as possible. Don't be so pessimistic about the whole thing... you've been there for a day. You will find friends, trust me.
Well, that sucks I think I'm pretty outgoing and I'd definitely have a chat with people if they say hi or something. I thought everyone would be the same too especially 'cause most people will be alone and stuff...AAH the Carslaw seats are hell for the general comfort of the arse area. I only had 1 hour in there today but I feel for all of you who had to spend any longer on those long, cold bitches of benches.
@X2RADialbomber The people in my Arts Mentoring group seriously had no subjects in common with me, at all. So I saw some of them around today but we were all in a rush trying to get to our respective places and out of the rain. I think I was sorted into that group because I initially had selected the subject they all had in common - but there was a major clash in my timetable that meant I had to drop it, hence me not being in any of their classes.
Seriously some of the people I "met" and/or sat near today were so antisocial though. Looks like some people just prefer to stand there alone with their phones for 10 minutes before a lecture rather than say anything. Becomes a little frustrating when people introduce themselves / say something to them and only get a "yep *goes back to phone*" in response.
Have learned my lesson and in future I'll just move on to find people who actually have a voice.
EDIT: If anyone's doing philosophy tomorrow come and say hi and don't retreat back to your phone the moment someone comes near you as if they're going to wax off your eyelashes and sell them for extra printing money on their uni cards.
What time's your philosophy lecture? I'm in the 3pm oneAAH the Carslaw seats are hell for the general comfort of the arse area. I only had 1 hour in there today but I feel for all of you who had to spend any longer on those long, cold bitches of benches.
@X2RADialbomber The people in my Arts Mentoring group seriously had no subjects in common with me, at all. So I saw some of them around today but we were all in a rush trying to get to our respective places and out of the rain. I think I was sorted into that group because I initially had selected the subject they all had in common - but there was a major clash in my timetable that meant I had to drop it, hence me not being in any of their classes.
Seriously some of the people I "met" and/or sat near today were so antisocial though. Looks like some people just prefer to stand there alone with their phones for 10 minutes before a lecture rather than say anything. Becomes a little frustrating when people introduce themselves / say something to them and only get a "yep *goes back to phone*" in response.
Have learned my lesson and in future I'll just move on to find people who actually have a voice.
EDIT: If anyone's doing philosophy tomorrow come and say hi and don't retreat back to your phone the moment someone comes near you as if they're going to wax off your eyelashes and sell them for extra printing money on their uni cards.
i lol'd at thisWhat do you mean never saw him again? You've only been here one day, try find him next lecture. I tend to have a little chat and joke around with them before the lecture begins, you normally have like 5/10 mins to talk.