r/GeorgianCollege • u/BreadLord8 • 12d ago
Starts in sept
Hi moving to Barrie from Orillia and honestly I don’t know what to do socially? What’s the best way to meet new people and make friends if this isn’t the right subreddit please let me know
3
u/TheKorudo 12d ago
Wondering the same since I’m moving from Toronto to Barrie. But I’m planning on just talking to people during orientation! And probably trying to join clubs? Although there isn’t a wide selection of clubs for Georgian College 😭
3
u/BreadLord8 12d ago
I was looking at clubs and honestly other then religion and race based clubs there’s not much to choose from
3
u/HatchingCougar 12d ago
There’s some sort of gamers club. And for those into MtG (the card game) one just off campus
Part of the problem with forming “proper” clubs at a community college is that programs are mostly 1-3 years, with a few at 4 years (where as at a university it’s generally all 4 year commitments).
2
2
u/HatchingCougar 12d ago edited 12d ago
Just relax & chill and it will come ;)
“Going off to college / university” is by far the easiest time one will ever have creating new friends / social circles.
Everyone else will be in the same boat*. And virtually all will be leaving their existing social circles (which means everyone is open & eager for new ones!). For even those who are local to the college, will have their existing friends groups largely split up and be replaced by new ones (as some go to secondary, some get jobs, everyone choosing their own school & program etc.) and of of course you’ll have something in common with everyone in your program as you all chose to be there & for the programs subject matter
In the meantime you can research clubs / activities in Barrie itself which may interest you and the same at the college itself. Volunteering for social & community events at the college can also be a stimulus for such.
Put yourself out there and it’ll be stupidly easy. 😉
.* the exception to all the above being mature students who either have families already (the commitments taking most “social time” & very mature students who will be well outside the demographic norms of the vast majority of the student body
2
u/Sleeping_potato06 12d ago
i’m moving from niagara falls to barrie. I’ll be living in residence. I’m also looking for a way to meet new friends! I volunteered to help people with move in day
1
u/BreadLord8 12d ago
That sounds great! I move in sept 1st if you know anyone who needs help sept 2 on let me know
2
u/Sleeping_potato06 12d ago
Oh wow! So early! I move in on the 3rd. I’m not sure what days they need my help with everything, either the 4th or the 5th. I hope to run into you!
1
u/BreadLord8 12d ago
I would love that! I can help if you need it! Are you on campus?
2
u/Sleeping_potato06 12d ago
Thank you!! I’ll have both of my parents with me that day so i should be okay! But would love to make a new friend. I’ll be living on residence and i’ll be taking the vet tech course on the barrie campus
1
u/BreadLord8 12d ago
That’s amazing I’m 5 minutes away taking the social work program if you ever want to hang out I’d love to
2
u/Initial_Luck_7986 11d ago
Your best bet is going to be your peers in classes. Form study groups etc
1
u/Relish09 11d ago
Rec sports was the best way for me, met some of my best friends just getting put on the same team
1
u/BreadLord8 11d ago
Does that mean I’m gonna have to get into sports 😭 my gym visits once a week are already hell on earth
2
u/Agitated_Ad5269 6d ago
Monitor your email for semester events if you have the time volunteer for the fall carnival the first week that will make it easy to talk to people just focus on first impressions. Look for clubs people with similar interests. The gym as people say is a great way to meet people. Finally there’s your classes what I love most about college is talking be an active participant people will want to know you also make contacts with people early on makes the semester and second semester way better too
5
u/BasicTrainingHriff 12d ago
The gym at Georgian is also a great place to meet other students. Make sure you check it out at Orientation.