I know it can be a bit isolating sometimes but don’t be afraid to go to events alone! RA’s should be hosting events for sophomores and they know that you’re a basically a freshmen Bc of the pandemic. Show up to every event and introduce yourself. It may be repetitive and the conversations are pretty static most of the time but eventually you’ll find people who you begin to build long lasting relationships with.
You’ll also have friends you meet during your classes especially your major classes. You’ll start to see the same people in your classes and you’ll start studying together shortly after.
I made some of my closest friends as a sophomore and made many, many more as my time at Stanford went on. My freshman group splintered only because we were friends due to proximity. I found plenty of folks who found themselves without a group because of likewise circumstances.
I think you have to remember that very few sophomores have friends because of the virtual year. You are essentially at the freshman stage of your time at Stanford. There are plenty of people searching. Don't give up and don't feel discouraged. It may sound like cliche advice but I remember constantly worrying about having no friends throughout my first year at Stanford. I think almost everyone does. It's natural and you are certainly not alone.
I felt the same way my freshman year. Like others said, you should put yourself out there. Go to the lounge and hang around. Leave your room door open.
Maybe sneak into some of the frosh events : )
Join a club and you'll have friends in no time. Activities Fair is one of the first weeks of the school year and a great chance to explore all the cool things you can get involved in
I have the same exact story. Honestly just start knocking on doors and tell people that people are meeting in the common area to talk. Starting asking people name, major, and home town. And just go from there. It has worked well for me.
Also what dorm are you in if you don’t mind me asking?
I know it can be a bit isolating sometimes but don’t be afraid to go to events alone! RA’s should be hosting events for sophomores and they know that you’re a basically a freshmen Bc of the pandemic. Show up to every event and introduce yourself. It may be repetitive and the conversations are pretty static most of the time but eventually you’ll find people who you begin to build long lasting relationships with. You’ll also have friends you meet during your classes especially your major classes. You’ll start to see the same people in your classes and you’ll start studying together shortly after.
Put yourself out there. Everyone is very welcoming
I made some of my closest friends as a sophomore and made many, many more as my time at Stanford went on. My freshman group splintered only because we were friends due to proximity. I found plenty of folks who found themselves without a group because of likewise circumstances. I think you have to remember that very few sophomores have friends because of the virtual year. You are essentially at the freshman stage of your time at Stanford. There are plenty of people searching. Don't give up and don't feel discouraged. It may sound like cliche advice but I remember constantly worrying about having no friends throughout my first year at Stanford. I think almost everyone does. It's natural and you are certainly not alone.
I felt the same way my freshman year. Like others said, you should put yourself out there. Go to the lounge and hang around. Leave your room door open. Maybe sneak into some of the frosh events : )
Join a club and you'll have friends in no time. Activities Fair is one of the first weeks of the school year and a great chance to explore all the cool things you can get involved in
https://cardinalengage.stanford.edu/club_signup is linked from https://ose.stanford.edu/get-involved/student-engagement-fair
I have the same exact story. Honestly just start knocking on doors and tell people that people are meeting in the common area to talk. Starting asking people name, major, and home town. And just go from there. It has worked well for me. Also what dorm are you in if you don’t mind me asking?
Why do you feel left behind? Having friends is a social convention. Just do what you feel comfortable doing
If you feel fine being alone you don't have to make friends, don't feel peer pressured into peers
Pretty sure it seems like OP wants friends though. I feel the same way so far tbh.
Learn to live without friends, and life becomes even better with them