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Going off to college is an exciting time. You’ll get to meet new people, learn new things, and have tons of new experiences. Along with all this, they’ll be moments when you have to introduce yourself. So, we’ve put together this helpful list of tips for introducing yourself in a college environment. There are ideas for different situations, so take a look at them all and pick out what works for you.
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Expert Q&A
- QuestionHow should I introduce myself on the first day of school?
Ashley Pritchard, MAAshley Pritchard is an Academic and School Counselor at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Ashley has over 3 years of high school, college, and career counseling experience. She has an MA in School Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health from Caldwell University and is certified as an Independent Education Consultant through the University of California, Irvine.
College CounselorIf your teacher has given you a specific prompt, follow that. Otherwise, just state your full name. You can include your preferred pronouns if you have any. Don't overthink it though; you don't need to get super fancy with your intro. - QuestionI have a throat problem. I don't speak loader.What should I do?
Gavin DonnellyCommunity AnswerIf it's a small class, maybe the volume won't be such an issue. However, if you want to introduce yourself to a big group of people and it's too hard to raise your voice, you could maybe write an introduction and have someone else read it for you.
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- ↑ Ashley Pritchard, MA. Academic & School Counselor. Expert Interview. 4 November 2019.
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2022/08/a-simple-way-to-introduce-yourself
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2022/08/a-simple-way-to-introduce-yourself
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/making-good-friends.htm
- ↑ https://professional.dce.harvard.edu/blog/10-tips-for-improving-your-public-speaking-skills/
- ↑ Ashley Pritchard, MA. Academic & School Counselor. Expert Interview. 4 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.devry.edu/blog/how-to-introduce-yourself-in-an-online-college-class.html
- ↑ https://www.devry.edu/blog/how-to-introduce-yourself-in-an-online-college-class.html
- ↑ https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/leadership/leadership-functions/build-sustain-relationships/main
- ↑ https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/social-and-academic-benefits-team-sports
- ↑ https://au.reachout.com/articles/what-makes-a-good-friend
- ↑ https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog/the-5-big-benefits-of-studying-with-friends-and-how-it-could-save-you-money
- ↑ Ashley Pritchard, MA. Academic & School Counselor. Expert Interview. 4 November 2019.
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College is a great place to meet new people and build your social skills. If you need to introduce yourself in class, speak clearly and confidently. Tell everyone your name and say something memorable about yourself. For instance, you might mention an unusual skill or an interesting experience you had. In a class setting, it’s also a good idea to talk about your academic interests or your area of study. If you’re meeting other people outside of class, keep it a little more casual. Smile, say hi, and tell them your name. Say something about your hobbies, since that can be a great way to find common interests. If you feel a connection with someone, don’t be afraid to invite them to hang out or study with you.
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