Have you been feeling like you need a new group of friends to hang out with? Not having fun with your current friends anymore, or are they people who can’t be trusted so you no longer want to be spend time with them? Perhaps you are shy and are having a hard time meeting new buddies? If any of those statements sound like you, then it might be time to try something new so that you can meet new people.
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Sure, making friends can be a hard task sometimes, especially if you are used to keeping to yourself, or if you are used to being around a certain group of people. Sometimes it can be hard to step outside of your comfort zone, and even harder to approach others. However, occasionally it’s all about being at the right place at the right time. You never know where you might meet your next BFF, so take a look at the places listed below to find out some cool places to meet new friends.
1. Join a club
Getting involved in clubs is a good way to meet like-minded people.
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Perhaps you enjoy theater, chess, reading books, or you enjoy some other fun activity. Join a club centered on that activity that you enjoy and there will be tons of things to talk about with the other members because you already have something in common. Research the different clubs that your school offers, and also look for clubs at your local library and recreation centers too.
2. Go to the Gym
The gym is a very social environment, which makes it a great place to meet new people. There is typically loud music playing, people cheering each other on to reach their fitness goals, and there are usually cool group classes that you can attend at the gym, which makes the gym a fun environment to meet new folks. If you join a gym and start going on a regular basis, you are sure to see familiar faces when you go. Smile at those faces, wave, and give high-fives. You’ll have some new buddies in no-time!
3. Volunteer
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Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community while meeting new people who also enjoy serving and helping others. Find a local animal shelter, soup kitchen, or clothing donation store to help out. While you are there, strike up a conversation with the other people who are volunteering. You already have something in common – you like to help, so start a conversation by asking them where else they volunteer, or what other type of volunteer activities they enjoy.
4. Get involved in Church
Many churches have youth groups full of teenagers who not only share the same faith, but they also enjoy being around others in a spiritual environment. Getting involved in church is a good way to meet people because there are often many church socials and outings that youth groups participate in. Some youth groups also attend youth conferences together, and some take trips together for Spring Break and Summer vacations.
5. Play a sport
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Members of sports teams have really strong comradery because there is usually one common goal – to win! If you join a sports team, you will have plenty of time to make new friends through all of the practices, drills, tournaments, games, and sports camps. You will become really close with your teammates, as you all will be there for each other through every win and loss.
6. Get a job
Having a job is an awesome way to meet new friends because as you are working your shift, you have lots of time to chat and get to know your co-workers better. Often times, people spend more time with their coworkers than they do with their families so it’s really easy for one of your co-workers to become your best friend due to the amount of time that you will be spending together. Plus, you'll have some extra spending money - score!
7. Get a hobby
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Do you like cooking, gardening, sewing, video gaming, painting, hunting, scrapbooking, or do you have another cool hobby? If not – get one! Having a hobby is a great way to meet new friends because there are often community events centered on hobbies that you could attend to meet new people with similar interests. You can find local meet ups on the website meetup.com and also on your local Parks and Recreation website.
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