This happened my first year at college. I’d only been in college a few months and it totally sucked. The university had cancelled most of their big welcome events, and, maybe it’s because I’m shy, but I just didn’t get out much on my own to meet new people.
I lived in a dorm room with 3 other girls. 2 bedrooms, one common area. These 3 girls were basically the only people I’d seen my entire time here.
I was just craving human interaction.
Thankfully, there was one event that sounded pretty fun. Some campus organization was throwing a little barbecue at a park right near the campus. Food and games. You know how it goes.
I have no idea what they were trying to get me to join… I was too stressed. There were so many people there and they all seemed so engaged in the party. Unbreakable groups of people all over.
I almost left.
But, out of nowhere, a voice piped up right next to me.
“Hey, I’m Chris. Looks like everyone brought their own squad but us.”
Guess I wasn’t lost among the crowd after all.