It's day day one at a new school, and thanks to all that BTS shopping, you're as ready as you'll ever be…but all you can think about is who you're going to sit with at lunch. Trust us: Whether it's high school, college, or even your first day at a new gig, it's always the same. Being on your own can be totally freak-out worthy! But there are a few easy tricks for making friends that a) aren't awkward, b) are actually things everyone who's good at making friends does already, and c) will have you ruling your own crew in no time. Read on.
Leave Your Door Open
We mean this both figuratively and literally. On your first day, it can be tempting to shut the door (your dorm room door, your locker door) and focus on settling in. But there will be plenty of time for that later down the line, so instead, try to make connections. Yes, even if it means being a little less than organized over those first few days—you'll live, we promise!