How To Adjust To Talking To New People
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How To Adjust To Talking To New People
Cassie Pirelli (Welfare Adviser, University of Westminster) gives expert video advice on: I find it hard to talk to new people - what can I do?
I find it hard to talk to new people - what can I do?
If you find it hard to talk to new people, then university is a really good place to start with social adjustment. In your first year, especially, everyone is desperate to make friends, so you are bound to find somebody to talk to. If you are really struggling to find something in common with new people, then get involved with a club or society; that way, you will have something in common already to talk about. Also, your Students Union might run training events such as advocacy or public speaking. Things which are good skills to learn how to speak to normal people, but also very good to put on your CV for when you go for a job in the future.