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When you’re feeling awkward or nervous, it’s tempting start scrolling mindlessly through your social media feed to look busy. However, this won’t invite people in. Instead, put down the phone and use relaxed, confident body language: smile, stand up straight, and make eye contact with others. You’ll look friendly and open.  Avoid crossing your arms and looking at the ground. Avoid spending too much time on social media. While it is important to stay in touch with old friends, it is also a good thing to meet new people. Fake it ‘till you make it. Even if you feel awkward, using confident body language will give the illusion that you’re at ease. College is a time to meet people with different backgrounds and identities. Don’t write someone off just because they aren’t similar to you or your high school friends. Keep an open mind, and  you just might find a new best friend. Your college will be filled with an endless variety of people. Some of them will be shy, and others will be the life of the party. You should find a balance of friends, of course, but you should pick out at least one person, or even a few people, who have really great social skills, are excited to meet new people, and are always up to something fun. This will maximize your chances of meeting as many people as possible -- and of finding the few people who really matter to you. You’ve probably heard this one countless times, but it bears repeating. After all, everyone is eager to make new friends quickly in college, so they may alter themselves to try to fit in. However, forcing a friendship usually doesn't work out so well. Be yourself for genuine, lasting connections.  Focus on your talents and strengths instead of your weaknesses. So what if you’re not so great at math? You’re a superstar in foreign languages! Take some time to think about your values and passions. What matters most to you? What do you want to accomplish in life? Remember, you can always find people who share your interests, values, and passions. Keep looking for ways to find like-minded people.

summary: Make yourself look approachable. Be open to people different than you. Find a friend who is more social than you. Stay true to yourself.


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A Ziploc bag is perfect if you can find one large enough; add extra padding by sealing a Ziploc bag most of the way, inserting a drinking straw into the gap, blowing air into the bag, then quickly sealing the bag shut to keep the extra air inside. Plastic newspaper delivery sleeves are also the right size for many books. Put the book in the bag, fold over the top of the bag, and seal it with packing tape. Otherwise, wrap the book in a grocery store produce bag or other plastic bag and tape the edges closed. Cut two pieces of plain cardboard that are slightly larger than the book. Sandwich the book between them to protect the cover. Use plain cardboard rectangles, as cardboard with print or stickers may stick to the book or transfer print onto the cover. Wrap brown paper, newspaper, or wrapping paper around the plastic and cardboard protectors, then tape it in place. This secures the cardboard in place and helps keep the book clean.
summary: Wrap the books in plastic to protect them from water damage. Sandwich the books in cardboard to keep them from getting bent. Wrap your books in paper.