{"id":37110,"date":"2026-03-31T14:41:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.th\/contents\/2026\/03\/31\/5-ways-to-make-new-friends-at-sripatum-university-especially-for-shy-people\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:41:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:41:04","slug":"5-ways-to-make-new-friends-at-sripatum-university-especially-for-shy-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.th\/contents\/en\/2026\/03\/31\/5-ways-to-make-new-friends-at-sripatum-university-especially-for-shy-people\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to make new friends at Sripatum University, especially for shy people"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- START OF ARTICLE CODE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; color: #333333;\">\n<h1 style=\"color: #003366; text-align: center; border-bottom: 3px solid #FFC107; padding-bottom: 15px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">5 ways to make new friends at Sripatum University: The shy person&#8217;s edition!<\/h1>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #555555; line-height: 1.7;\">\n Freshman life at <strong style=\"color: #0056b3; background-color: #e0f7fa; padding: 2px 5px; border-radius: 3px;\">SPU<\/strong> is exciting, but for introverts or shy people, starting to make new friends can be a nerve-wracking challenge. Don&#8217;t worry! This article will share 5 simple tips that will smoothly turn a shy person into a friendship star at <strong style=\"color: #0056b3; background-color: #e0f7fa; padding: 2px 5px; border-radius: 3px;\">Sripatum University<\/strong>. \n    <\/p>\n<p>    <!-- Table of Contents --><\/p>\n<div id=\"table-of-contents\" style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 30px 0; border-left: 5px solid #007bff;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #003366; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd;\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><a href=\"#tip1\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold;\">1. Start small, no need to rush<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><a href=\"#tip2\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold;\">2. Join clubs and activities at Sripatum University<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><a href=\"#tip3\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold;\">3. Use social media to your advantage<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><a href=\"#tip4\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold;\">4. Being a good listener is a powerful charm<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><a href=\"#tip5\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold;\">5. Step out of your comfort zone bit by bit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold;\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"tip1\" style=\"color: #D9534F; margin-top: 30px; border-left: 4px solid #D9534F; padding-left: 10px;\">1. Start small, no need to rush<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #555555; line-height: 1.7;\">Jumping right in to get to know someone might seem too scary. Try changing to easier steps instead.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: '\u2705 '; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Smile:<\/strong> Just a small smile to the friend sitting next to you in class is the best signal of friendship.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Simple greetings:<\/strong> Saying &#8220;Hi&#8221; or &#8220;Are you taking this class too?&#8221; is an easy and low-pressure way to open a conversation.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Ask about class:<\/strong> &#8220;What did the professor just assign?&#8221; is a great excuse to start talking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"tip2\" style=\"color: #003366; margin-top: 30px; border-left: 4px solid #003366; padding-left: 10px;\">2. Join clubs and activities at <strong style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; padding: 2px 4px; border-radius: 3px;\">Sripatum University<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #555555; line-height: 1.7;\">This is the best way to meet people with similar interests! At SPU, there are many clubs and activities to choose from, ranging from academic and sports to recreational. <\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: '\u2705 '; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Being in a club makes it easier to have things to talk about because you already share the same interests.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Check out the <a href=\"\/spu-clubs-and-activities\" style=\"color: #28a745; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;\">list of interesting clubs at SPU<\/a> to find the right one for you.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Follow news about various activities on the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" style=\"color: #dc3545; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;\">Sripatum University website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"tip3\" style=\"color: #D9534F; margin-top: 30px; border-left: 4px solid #D9534F; padding-left: 10px;\">3. Use social media to your advantage<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #555555; line-height: 1.7;\">For shy people, the online world is a great practice ground.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: '\u2705 '; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Join Facebook groups or Line Squares for your faculty and year to get to know friends and stay updated.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Try commenting or answering questions on interesting posts. This builds your online presence before meeting in person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"tip4\" style=\"color: #D9534F; margin-top: 30px; border-left: 4px solid #D9534F; padding-left: 10px;\">4. Being a good listener is a powerful charm<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #555555; line-height: 1.7;\">You don&#8217;t always have to be a great talker. Being a good listener can also make people want to approach you.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: '\u2705 '; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Listen intently when friends speak and ask open-ended questions like &#8220;What do you think?&#8221; to keep the conversation going.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Showing interest in the stories your friends tell will make them feel good and want to talk to you again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"tip5\" style=\"color: #D9534F; margin-top: 30px; border-left: 4px solid #D9534F; padding-left: 10px;\">5. Step out of your comfort zone bit by bit<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #555555; line-height: 1.7;\">Challenge yourself with new things little by little.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: '\u2705 '; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Try changing your seat from the corner of the room to the middle.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Volunteer to help with group work or small faculty events.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">When a friend invites you somewhere, try saying yes for once. You might encounter unexpected experiences and new friends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>    <!-- FAQ Section --><\/p>\n<div id=\"faq\" style=\"margin-top: 40px; background-color: #eef7ff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #003366; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #007bff; font-size: 1.1em;\">Q1: What clubs are available at Sripatum University?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 5px; color: #555555; line-height: 1.7;\">A: SPU has a wide variety of clubs, including academic clubs (such as E-Sports and Marketing), sports clubs (football, basketball), and arts and culture clubs (music, photography). You can contact the Student Affairs Department for more information.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #007bff; font-size: 1.1em;\">Q2: If I&#8217;m really not brave enough to talk to anyone, how should I start?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 5px; color: #555555; line-height: 1.7;\">A: Start with non-verbal expressions like smiling, nodding a greeting, or offering small help, such as picking up something a friend dropped. These actions can create a good impression and make it easier for a conversation to happen.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #007bff; font-size: 1.1em;\">Q3: Does SPU&#8217;s freshman orientation really help in making friends?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 5px; color: #555555; line-height: 1.7;\">A: Absolutely! Sripatum University&#8217;s orientation activities are designed to be creative and focus on building relationships. 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