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If you\u2019re concerned about feeling lonely or left out, don\u2019t…","datePublished":"2017-07-25","dateModified":"2019-12-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/author\/pgregory\/#Person","name":"Patrick Gregory","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/author\/pgregory\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec216e9af0ffd254c32b16630b6b1a11?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec216e9af0ffd254c32b16630b6b1a11?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Faulkner University","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Official-Horizontal-480x128.png","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Official-Horizontal-480x128.png","width":480,"height":128}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faulkner-University-Top-30-Most-Affordable-Master\u2019s-in-Criminal-Justice-Online-Programs-2018-500x281.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faulkner-University-Top-30-Most-Affordable-Master\u2019s-in-Criminal-Justice-Online-Programs-2018-500x281.jpg","width":500,"height":281},"url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/current-students\/how-to-make-friends-in-your-online-classes\/","about":["Current Students","Online"],"wordCount":492,"articleBody":"If you\u2019re enrolled in online classes, you might be wondering how to make friends without the in-person study groups and one-on-one communication that you\u2019d find in a traditional classroom setting. If you\u2019re concerned about feeling lonely or left out, don\u2019t worry \u2013 forging meaningful connections can be easy, even online. Whether class has already started or you\u2019re still a few weeks out, take advantage of these useful tips to ensure that your virtual classroom is just as fulfilling as any brick-and-mortar classroom would be. Make The First StepStart off by introducing yourself. Usually, there will be a course chat room or introductions post, where you can share your name, talk about your hobbies and goals and even respond to others\u2019 comments. This forum allows you to strike up conversation in a friendly setting, where everyone\u2019s just as excited about class and getting to know each other as you are. This can be especially useful for students who are shy or anxious about talking to new people, as chatting online is often less intimidating than talking in person.Connect On Social MediaOnce you find people you can relate to, add them to your social media pages. LinkedIn is a great choice, as it allows you to keep in touch with classmates that are pursuing similar, if not the same, fields of interests that you are, which can come in handy during your job search later on. To chat more informally, it might be better to use Facebook or even Skype.Communicate Outside Of ClassSometimes, you might even be able to go above and beyond social media. While you\u2019re making introductions, take note of where everyone is located. If anyone is in the same state as you or in the local vicinity, arrange a meet-up at a coffee shop or library with some of your nearby classmates. If you\u2019re close enough, you could even set up in-person study groups like you would in a traditional classroom.Bond Over Similar InterestsOne of the best things about attending Faulkner University is that you\u2019ll be surrounded by like-minded peers. At Faulkner \u2013 a private, Christian, liberal arts school \u2013 you\u2019ll usually have at least religion in common with your fellow students. This can be a great starting point for conversation. You might even sign up for an online theology course, such as Christian Cultural Heritage or Advanced Studies in Biblical Theology, as a gateway to meeting new friends, where you can discuss Biblical theory and share ideas.Apply OnlineTodayWithmore than 20 degree programs anddozens of available courses online, you\u2019re sure to find your niche within theonline Faulkner University community. As long as you\u2019re open to connecting withothers, you\u2019ll be able to have meaningful conversations, expand yourprofessional network and even develop friendships that may last a lifetime.Jump start your education by applying to Faulkner University rightnow."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"News","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Current Students","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/\/current-students\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"How To Make Friends In Your Online Classes","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/current-students\/how-to-make-friends-in-your-online-classes\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]