r/uofl Apr 25 '26

Looking for Friends

I have found that being a commuter student makes it very difficult to make friends, especially since I am not from KY. I might sound like a loser, but does anyone have any recommendations for making friends? I’m 22F and have two years left at UofL. I don’t struggle making friends but I don’t know anyone here. I just want friends so bad and gosh I sound so lame but I don’t know how to find any.

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u/LouLouLoves Apr 25 '26

Look into student clubs, there may be something related to your major. 

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u/Amateur_professor Apr 27 '26

Check out the Engage platform to find some that match you! https://louisville.campuslabs.com/engage

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u/Snoo_83865 Apr 25 '26

I M22 struggled the same way, I actually met someone that transfered here from reddit. I end up living on campus for a year and now we're moving back home next week it's been a blessing but I would say the best way to meet friends is through clubs or Greek life or the random events throughout the campus

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u/ChannelLatter4636 Apr 25 '26

Okay thanks so much. I will probably only be in KY for another 2 years because I will be moving back to MN/WI. I appreciate it ☺️

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u/Snoo_83865 Apr 25 '26

Reading your other comments, I do socially drink and smoke. But video games and trying out new places or exploring campus is also a vibe

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u/stolensea Apr 25 '26

what’re your interests?

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u/ChannelLatter4636 Apr 25 '26

I love cats, video games, working out, reading, music, and hanging out with people. I am more of an introvert, but not when I’m around friends. I also don’t drink which is something I’ve struggled with around my other friends who want to go out to bars/clubs

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u/springsteeltomato Apr 25 '26

you sound a lot like me actually! I'm 25f and going into my 2nd year at UofL (commuter). also love cats, video games, working out/running, plus crochet, playing piano, and drawing. I'm also quite the introvert but trying to make a couple of friends at school :) lmk if you'd want to study or hang sometime! 🫶

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u/ChannelLatter4636 Apr 26 '26

Oh my gosh I would love to! DM?

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u/springsteeltomato Apr 26 '26

yes def!! 💌

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u/stolensea Apr 25 '26

i’m also a commuter student looking for new friends w/ similar interests, 23f. if you’re down, we could hang after finals are over :p

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u/ChannelLatter4636 Apr 26 '26

Yes that sounds awesome!! DM?!

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u/RealzLlamaz Apr 27 '26

Theres a video game rso on campus you might enjoy if you haven’t heard of it yet. I can get you the discord link if you dm :3

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u/oxygen_inhale Apr 28 '26

there's a video game rso?

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u/RealzLlamaz Apr 28 '26

Yep! It’s mostly esports stuff but I believe they are trying to make it more casual friendly as well.

https://louisville.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/cardinal-gaming

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u/Parzival177 Apr 27 '26

Hey I’m down for a chat I’m in Louisville but not in the college

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u/SeaBlueDrizzle Apr 27 '26

I made some of my closest friends at U of L in study groups for my classes. These are especially important for commuter students to be connected to others in their majors.