When people think about the social aspects of college they think of partying and skipping class. However, social life in college is way more important than just partying. In fact, the people that you develop friendships with are most likely to be some of your best friends for the rest of your life. Entering into college your goal should be to discover people who have similar interests and who have a strong drive to succeed. These people are going to influence you and the decisions you make on a daily basis for the next four years at least. It is okay to be very selective in who you choose but it is also important to be open and willing to meet new people. However, also recognize that who you were in high school is not who you have to be here. In most situations, you are going to be surrounded by people that you did not know at all going into the year. This means that you can be the person that you want to be. We advise you to never pretend to be someone you’re not, and instead be the truest, best version of yourself that you can be. When you do that, you will attract all of the people that are similar to you and you will help avoid falling into a situation where you do not feel comfortable being yourself. With that being said, college is also a time where you can find yourself. In college there are so many unique opportunities and fun events that occur around campus that you probably never got the chance to see in high school. Of course there are the very common things like sports and clubs, however, here at UNE there are a plethora of different opportunities from Ghost hunting shows, Spring Concerts, or even different travel courses. All of these different opportunities are a chance for you to discover what your interests are, and is also another opportunity to meet new people who share similar interests to you.  Not every opportunity you encounter are you going to enjoy, and that’s okay too. If you do not take advantage of every social opportunity and event provided then you are never going to know if you enjoy said opportunity and you will miss out on that chance to be able to interact with new people and develop potential relationships.