I'm going into my third year of college. I'm finally getting an apartment with my own room (privacy YES) and only one roommate sadly (my best bud and possible future wingman if I ever get him into the game).
Anyway, thing is the place is about 5 mins walking distance from campus and I probably wont know a soul there. So what can I do to establish good relations there?
It's a group of three big houses, with about 6 apartments each. Not too many ppl I figure.
My best idea was to have a end of summer barbecue within the first month of living there and invite everyone. Parties in the apartment I'm not sure are such a good idea, my roommate is very AFC and I'm not keen on getting my stuff stolen.

Any suggestions/comments on what to do? either one time things or things I should do all the time like say hi?

I am in a similar situation! Good luck with yours! The bbq idea sounds like it has great potential. If you really wanna get in with people on campus, join an organization of some kind. Maybe a school club, try out for a sports team if you are good enough. Some people bag on frats but that's because there are some d-bags who give them a bad name. There are some cool individuals in them, perhaps that's more up your alley?

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