How to Survive in College as an Introvert?

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her me’ on your t-shirt. All you have to do is smile or wave when passing someone you know.</p><p id="8fd3"><b>2. Pick a few persons for saying ‘hello’ every day</b></p><p id="ef4c">If places as big and crowded scares you, get to know at least a few persons from your class. Simply say ‘hello’ to them every day to create a comfort zone. After few days focus on people you already know, not on everybody else you don’t know.</p><p id="02eb"><b>3. Sit in the first row</b></p><p id="c7f8">All classrooms in the world have one in common. Most social activities take place in the lasts rows of class. Chatting never stops there. That’s why you should sit in the first row — to avoid chit chat you hate and feeling of overcrowding.</p><p id="f7dc"><b>4. Keep your things close</b></p><p id="69e6">Keeping your favorite objects close to you is the key to make this college yours. Even if there are a lot of people there. Favorite lunch box, coffee mug, rucksack, iPad with your apps, and photos — it all will help you to be in control. You can stay separate in your comfort zone by surrounding yourself with things reminding about home.</p><p id="ad89"><b>5. Find your alyssum</b></p><p id="daff">Find a place when nobody will bother you, a place where only a few people go. It could be a library, chapel, maybe some armchair in the dorm. Not necessarily a secret spot, but a place where you can feel safe, your place to gather thoughts or recharge.</p><p id="4128"><b>6. Find other people like you</b></p><p id="38a3">I bet if you’re an introvert you can easily find another one. Go and say hello. Nobody cares, it will be awkward for you both of you. It’s nice to have some friends out there and if you feel like need space, other introverts will always give it to you, without asking questions.</p><h2 id="

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Be yourself and don’t worry

Starting college, or university may be the biggest challenge in your life so far. No matter if you are an introvert, extravert, or mixed person. New place, new faces, new responsibilities. It’s understandable if you feel a little apprehensive. The challenge can be bigger for introverts, but this article will help you survive.

I assume you imagine college campuses as a nightmare, even during the pandemic. A lot of people everywhere, loud voices, whatever you have to do you need to interact with people. Your colleges are curious about you, asking questions, expecting from you to be interested in their lives, which of course you aren’t because the only thing you thinking about is home and your favorite book.

Online classes are also weird, with 20+ strangers watching your apartment. Here are some basic strategies on how to survive during college, without being disliked for your type of personality.

Own headphones that mute surroundings

If you want to avoid unwanted social interaction and the attention of strangers, headphones are perfect for you. People usually don’t bother others when they see that someone has headphones. Like you would wear big ‘Don’t bother me’ on your t-shirt. All you have to do is smile or wave when passing someone you know.

2. Pick a few persons for saying ‘hello’ every day

If places as big and crowded scares you, get to know at least a few persons from your class. Simply say ‘hello’ to them every day to create a comfort zone. After few days focus on people you already know, not on everybody else you don’t know.

3. Sit in the first row

All classrooms in the world have one in common. Most social activities take place in the lasts rows of class. Chatting never stops there. That’s why you should sit in the first row — to avoid chit chat you hate and feeling of overcrowding.

4. Keep your things close

Keeping your favorite objects close to you is the key to make this college yours. Even if there are a lot of people there. Favorite lunch box, coffee mug, rucksack, iPad with your apps, and photos — it all will help you to be in control. You can stay separate in your comfort zone by surrounding yourself with things reminding about home.

5. Find your alyssum

Find a place when nobody will bother you, a place where only a few people go. It could be a library, chapel, maybe some armchair in the dorm. Not necessarily a secret spot, but a place where you can feel safe, your place to gather thoughts or recharge.

6. Find other people like you

I bet if you’re an introvert you can easily find another one. Go and say hello. Nobody cares, it will be awkward for you both of you. It’s nice to have some friends out there and if you feel like need space, other introverts will always give it to you, without asking questions.