some uni tips for shy people (like me)
when going out/attending events, make sure you don’t sit at the corner of the table. It might seem tempting as you can leave easily from that position, but if you aren’t the type of person who’s making themselves the center of the conversation, you’re likely to get left out there
if you aren’t comfortable with your flat-/roommate(s), it’s fine to keep the interaction at a minimum. Honestly, getting along well with your flatmates is nice, but it’s the cherry on top - as long as you do your share of the housework, 99% of people probably won’t mind if you don’t want to interact with them a lot
you will find the right people, don’t stress yourself out
there’s absolutely no shame in going somewhere alone - this isn’t highschool, you don’t have to be surrounded by frinds all the time, so if you want to check out that new cafe, just do it on your own if you feel like it
in seminars and other types of classes where participation is important: try to contribute, but don’t stress yourself out over it. Quantity<quality, it’s better to say one constructive thing every two weeks than to raise your hand five times in every class without actually having something to say
you don’t have to attend any uni events if it makes you uncomfortable, but it’s worth keeping in mind that there aren’t just parties, but also movie nights, poetry slams, reading clubs... my university even has a knitting club (Hello Knitty lol) where you can learn the basics, share designs, drink coffee and knit together, so honestly: there’s probably something for you, too, so keep an eye open for that!
it’s always fine to ask for help, chances are the other person has been in your situation before and can give you good advice!
in general: enjoy your time at uni as much as you can, it will be over before you know it
These are some things I found out over the course of my first three semesters - feel free to add to the list!
