Are you an introvert ? We all hear about how great university is and how many new friends you’ll make. All the endless parties, wild nights out, and endless opportunities for socialising. But if you’re an introvert, this might sound very overwhelming.
Being an introverted person means that you might get exhausted by social situations a lot easier than others and you might not want to do all these things.
But that’s not the only way to experience university life. Read on for our introvert’s guide to enjoying university for some useful tips.
Leave Your Comfort Zone
You might be comfortable and happiest sat in your room on your laptop in the evening, but that’s not going to make you any new friends. It might scare you, but make sure to push yourself to leave your comfort zone.
Saying yes to events and opportunities that you normally wouldn’t do is a great way to challenge yourself and make new memories. Push yourself and you’ll be surprised at what you can achieve!
Ignore the FOMO
When it seems like everyone around you is constantly going out and doing all the fun things, it’s easy to have the fear of missing out. You should be able to sit at home and recharge without feeling bad about missing out on things.
Instead, spend your time doing things that are more meaningful to you. Don’t force yourself do to things you don’t really want to do just because everyone else is doing it, it will only exhaust you.
Create Your Own Events
The problem with Fresher’s Week events or other student events is that they are usually so big and crowded and they may be very overwhelming for you. Instead, set up your own, smaller scale events and invite a few friends.
Go check out that cool new restaurant that just opened up or see if you can win that pub quiz down the road. You can still have a great social life as an introvert and you don’t need to spend every night clubbing if you don’t want to.
Participate in Classes
It can also be scary to speak up in class sometimes as an introvert but try not to avoid it. Push yourself every now and then to add to an idea or ask questions – you’ve probably got a lot of good things to say!
Also, make sure to touch base with your professors and spend some time talking to them after classes. It’s important to form good relationships with them as they will be the ones writing your references after university!
Just Be Yourself
Overall, the best advice to follow as an introvert in university is to just be who you are authentically. Don’t try to pretend to be an extroverted person if that’s not who you are. Don’t do things that you normally wouldn’t just because it’s what you feel like you should do.
Know your own strengths and use them instead of trying to be someone else. If you feel better in smaller groups, then stay in smaller groups! If you’re naturally quiet, don’t feel like you need to start talking all the time! You’ll be much happier if you stay true to who you are.
It’s Time to Follow Our Introvert’s Guide to Enjoying University
We hope that our introvert’s guide to enjoying university has helped you realise that you can still have an amazing university experience without having to change who you are. Follow these tips and you’re sure to have an amazing experience!
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