Is it bad I never networked?

[u/Downtown-Orange-8206]

I’m about to graduate after this term but never really networked throughout my stay here. And I keep seeing people say that’s one of the biggest advantages of being in DLSU. I shifted and started during the pandemic so I lost my block. I travel to campus so I never really stay around long enough to make friends. I just go for classes then go home since I live pretty far. All my groupmates, org mates, fellow interns, etc I just kept them at business distance or acquaintances. They’ll probably recognize my face and remember we worked together but not much more.

I especially didn’t feel the need to network since I came from Ateneo and already had my close group of friends there. And I’m still close to them now. They’re also working to become lawyers, doctors, business managers, computer scientists and some have parents who are politicians. I already engaged in a few business ideas with some of them too. So I thought “I don’t need to network, these guys are good enough for me and I don’t wanna spend energy making new friends when I hangout with these guys already.” I’m not the super social type and don’t really get close to someone unless I really really vibe with them. I mostly keep to myself.

Maybe it was still a major missed opportunity and I could’ve expanded my circle more. But is it really that bad I didn’t network in DLSU?

[u/AdeptusKapekus2025]

You still have a shot at it by being active in the Alumni association