[nabs-l] how to meet more people and get involved in activities

[Briley Pollard]

Sometimes it just takes stepping a little out of your comfort zone and striking up a conversation with someone who you find interesting. If there is someone in one of your classes or at your church that you want to get to know, you extend an invite to lunch or coffee or something as simple as a study group. More structured social environments like clubs etc are also a good idea, which some people have mentioned. I had a hard tme making friends after I transferred universities. But once I forced myself out of my shell a little, people weren't as aloof as I originally thought.

Briley
On Jan 24, 2010, at 9:29 PM, bookwormahb at earthlink.net wrote:

> Becky,
> 
> I know what you mean.  I also have always have a hard time making friends.  When you walk into a room of general conversation, its hard to join in because you don't know who is there.
> 
> I'd say start finding out what is offered on campus.  What clubs and activities are there?  Go to the student activities office and find out or go online to the activity page if that is accessible.  Fingure out what you are interested in and hopefully there will be a club with that interest.  What is your major?  Often clubs are made for majors.  
> For me I joined a few things but still it was hard.  Not all the same people came to every meeting and I did not always know who was in the room.  I recognized a handful of regulars by voice.  I joined a bible study and did some campus ministry volunteering such as stuffing backpacks for children.  I also joined the psychology club but that was not very active.  
> 
> Good luck and let us know how it goes.  
> Oh for off campus that is a big challenge due to transportation and other factors.  I suggest going out with friends to the mall or coffee shop; they could drive you.  
> Check the newspapers and you might find some opportunities to volunteer in the community too.
> 
> 
> Ashley
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Katy Carroll <kc2992a at student.american.edu>
>> Sent: Jan 24, 2010 7:08 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] how to meet more people and get involved in activities
>> 
>> Dear Becky,
>> 
>> I am a student in Washington DC, and I have a generally quiet personality,
>> so I sometimes have a difficult time being social and starting friendships.
>> I have been able to overcome that though. my best advice to you is to find
>> something you are passionate about and find the club on campus that best
>> fits what you like to do - and show up at their meetings. Tat way, you will
>> be immediately surrounded by people that you automatically have something in
>> common with. No need to search for a conversation starter.
>> 
>> Best,
>> Kate
>> 
>> On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 3:28 PM, becky sabo <beckyasabo at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Dear List,
>>> My name is Becky Sabo.  I live in Englewood Colorado.  My question is how
>>> to
>>> get involved on campus and off campus to meet more people and also get
>>> involved in other activities.  I do not have a lot of friends and on the
>>> weekends I am usually board because I do not have plans to do anything or
>>> with any one.  If any suggestions I would appreciate that a lot.
>>> Sincerely
>>> Becky Sabo
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
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>>> Hello. I am a jaws user and I can't seem to get PDF files to read using
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>>> Thanks,
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