Finding community can take time. You do not need to discover your closest friends or favorite activity immediately. Start by showing up, trying more than one option, and giving new connections time to grow.
Explore what is available
Trinity has nearly 130 student organizations and culture clubs, along with campus programs, service opportunities, athletics, and fraternity and sorority life.
- Browse the student organization list.
- Attend the Student Involvement Fair, which is typically held once each semester.
- Look at the campus events calendar and attend something that genuinely interests you.
- Explore organizations connected to your identity, interests, academic goals, faith, culture, or hobbies.
Take a first step
You do not need to commit immediately. Attend an open meeting, introduce yourself to an officer, or bring a friend to an event.
- Contact an organization before attending if you have questions.
- Try several groups before deciding where to invest your time.
- Consider volunteering for a small role to get to know people.
- Ask Student Engagement and Development for recommendations.
If you still feel disconnected
Loneliness is common during transitions, and it is worth telling someone rather than trying to handle it alone.
- Talk with your resident assistant, adviser, coach, professor, or another trusted person.
- Visit Student Engagement and Development for ideas based on your interests.
- Use counseling and wellness resources when isolation is affecting your well-being.
- Remember that building community is a process, not a one-time decision.