
When you join university, the thought of having to introduce yourself and make friends with so many new people can be extremely overwhelming. The most important things to remember are:
- You don’t have to do it all in a day; and
- You don’t have to make a grand gesture to start or maintain a conversation with a new person.
Select the tabs below to view five strategies for approaching social situations with confidence.
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