i recently went to orientation for a mid size school about 40 minutes away from where i live. i have a couple of aquaintances who are going there, but no real friends. Essentially, i figured i would meet people easily, but this was not the case. My guess was there were about 250-300 kids at this orientation, i probably talked to maybe 10 people, and thats being generous, i only managed to get 1 number for a person to hang out with in the fall.
what i'm asking for is a basic rundown of how to be more social. i have a decent amount of friends here at home, but i'm hoping in college my social life will expand exponentially. i always envisioned myself as being friends with everyone, always invited places, etc., but i want to make this a reality. my personality now is sort of the groups "jerk". i am the guy in groups who makes the funny, but hurtful comment to others. please help me redirect my witty jokes so they are nonoffensive and help me build friendships.
what i'm asking for is a basic rundown of how to be more social. i have a decent amount of friends here at home, but i'm hoping in college my social life will expand exponentially. i always envisioned myself as being friends with everyone, always invited places, etc., but i want to make this a reality. my personality now is sort of the groups "jerk". i am the guy in groups who makes the funny, but hurtful comment to others. please help me redirect my witty jokes so they are nonoffensive and help me build friendships.