- Hang out with your roommates. If your roommates aren't horrible like mine, go to dinner, movies, events, etc with them! Chances are they know a few people from their hometown who they can introduce you to.
- Go to events! Believe it or not, actually going to events is a great way to meet people! Everyone is new and wants to make friends. Sitting in your room and watching Netflix is fun until your stuck doing it every single Friday night while everyone else is partying.
- Be open minded. If you're from out of state, chances are people are a little different than what you are used to. Be open minded and accept that people are going to have different opinions than you.
- Be nice. This is pretty self-explanatory, but if you are rude to everyone, no one will want to be your friend.
- Befriend another out-of-stater. Chances are they are feeling the same way as you. They probably feel lonely and are missing home. Make friends with them so you have something to relate to, and as a bonus, you might find a really cool place vacation free of room and board.
- Keep pictures of friends and family. One of the hardest things about being from out of state is not seeing friends and family everyday. Keep pictures in your room in places you will see everyday and you'll never feel like your missing home.
- Wear your favorite articles of clothing, jewelry, etc. This one is strange. but true. If you miss home, just wear that t-shirt your mom gave you for Christmas or the earrings your best friend gave you for your birthday. Wearing these articles is like carrying friends and family around with you. Personally, I wear my charm bracelet almost everyday because then I feel like my best-friend, mom, neighbors, brother and cousins are right here with me.
I hope these tips have helped! How have you coped with being an out-of-stater? Let me know in the comments below. XOXO
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