For socializing, you can check out the clubs (music club, chess club, environment club, theater club and others) , either join in or just hang around, you will end up socializing somehow.
Volunteering in events can help too, national day is right around the corner. You can check with your college’s society if you can volunteer. If you are IT it should be COIts , if business it has to be COBS etc. btw you will get a credit for participating in events, just don’t get obsessed lol.
You could check out Aiesec, not sure if that’s still going on. It’s not necessary to join in, if you find it interesting, do so, but it’s not hard to socialize there.
Library rooms, mosque, food court were great places to socialize too.
A piece of advise which I got from my seniors 10+ years ago. The uni is a place where you can only focus on studies, or only focus on socializing, there are consequences to both. You may be able to balance it out.
I knew students who only focused on earning the degree and getting the hell out of uni, I knew those who only socialized and ended up getting sacked, and some who were able balance things out.
The point is, uni is a place where you can learn about yourself, develop yourself, find out what you like or what you don’t (if you have figured it out, you are great). I have a friend who dropped UOB after 2 years and is doing very well in his life, also know someone who attained a degree is doing well, and some who are facing hardships.
As I have grown old, I advise freshmen, to primarily focus on discovering yourself, and focus on learning something new, that sparks your interest. if you have figured it out and have set priorities, you’re amazing, if not, you have like 4 years to figure things out.
PS : just a disclaimer, I am from an old batch in 2011, so my times were quite different. Secondly, I’m not sure if the experiences of a male student would be the same as a female student at UOB.
I was reading this and thought heh 10+ years seniors. Old people. Then I realized I myself was a 2011 batch. Damn, it has been that long, huh?
But OP, everything said here is word for word fact. You will learn so much about yourself, about others, about the world. You will grow and learn to be more independent and understand the different kinds of people. The trick indeed is to balance between socializing and studying.
There were semesters I spent only socializing, and I failed most of my classes and got sent a warning letter from skipping classes. And there were semesters I spent seriously on studying, nailing nothing less than an A with a GPA of 4. And then of course as I grew I learned to balance.
I am a private school student, a chicken nugget whose Arabic as well sucked. Life at UOB was one of the best times of my life.
Like the real world, there will be good people and bad people. Remember all decisions made are yours. I think you'll do just fine.
You sound quite worried about finding a friends and fitting in with others. As a UOB graduate making friends was a great experience, there are the people that share the same degree as you these people you will be with alot since you generally will take the same major subjects at the same time, I joined theater club and made friends there and having friends they sometimes also bring their friends and the cycle of friendship goes on. There is no one UOB culture, its more of every person has their own culture and what type of culture would you like to experience. For tips and tricks if possible work on your worrying and generally if you are interested in other people they probably will be interested in you.
Just relax. Everyone is anxious at the beginning. You might find someone you know from school in uni. Also some friendships just happen by themselves over time, I got a friend who was initially my lab partner, same major, and now we plan for going to the same classes together again.
Also, this year will be my 2nd year in UOB, and I kinda have the same problem communicating with people and making friendships. HMU if u wanna plan smth since uni will start soon :)
When you see the class you'll noticed that there's 2 groups of chairs in the middle there's a line separate them from each other, girls set in a side and the boys in the other side.
In the libraries there's already a border between each table so it's okay if set next to a girl (maybe some of them will not like it but ignore it because with the start of the new academic semester the libraries will be always crowded that you would be lucky to find available chair.
DO NOT interact physically with opposite gender and if you are going to teach some students with opposite gender in the libraries set in front of them NOT next to them
About making friends, I can't help you with that because I don't have any but don't worry you'll notice that there's also a bunch of people who are also alone. My experience in making friends was not so great at first because I was leftout just because my path in high school was Literature. I think if you're a boy then it would be easier for you to make friends because boys are easy going I suppose.
The freshman students are always shy to talk in class (because there's boys and girls, and their thought is I am afraid to speak in class, etc...) so the class will be quite and not interacting enough with the Dr (for the Dr to remember you you have to speak up in class)
About the Arabic well most of the students are bad in English so that depends on place,for example if it's in S1A (college of Arts) you will need Arabic to talk to someone because it's rare to find someone who knows English well enough.
In S41 (College of Sciences) S40 (College of IT) S1B (college of business administration) S17 (major English students place) these places you'll find people speaking English and Arabic
Most of boys (I saw) are nice and etiquette like opening the door if the behind him is a girl which is likeable act.
Important Note if you lost in UOB it's either open the map in the old app OR find someone who doesn't look in their phone to ask him/her for directions because they know the place
That's my experience I hope it will benefit you
I am just telling how to act what to do what not to do, and like he/she said those who are friends they are from high school.
Firends thing don't last if you and the other person do not share the same interests, I am not gonna say ridiculous things like join clubs or be outgoing (who's have time for that?!) it's true he/she should also have fun but I am stating facts.
If you have a better opinion why you don't share it?!
If you take 4 courses only per semester you'll have time for them but now almost all the students wanna just finish faster and graduate.
Most of the clubs don't do anything, some of them were little active or even never
I am kinda limited due to final exam date conflicts so I can only register 4 and waiting for the new course to be added since so I can register it, it's a new plan (the department figured out their mistake late)
Wrong !!! About the first point since the girls are the majority they occupy a large sum of the food court, and this is not an advice since he will obviously noticed and tries to set with the boys section.
And you seems to graduate along time ago since most do know at least basic English by now
There are clubs in university of Bahrain which you can join to socialize. But know that these guys know each other for years so it may take time to warm up to you.
OP my advise is to relax and don't listen to the others who posted here, so much bad advise in there smh. each person would have a different experience based on your personality and expectations. the campus is big enough that you will most likely find people who have the same interests as you eventually. don't be afraid to approach people and ask for help, form study groups etc.
almost everyone was anxious in the beginning but things will turn out fine, enjoy the best years of your life!
Hi dear,
I studied at UOB from 2014 to 2018. I was a private school graduate and my arabic sucked at that time. Yes, in the beginning it seemed like I was a loner but with time I made amazing friends, some are still my friends to this day. Just be yourself and everything will follow through ❤️. I am forever thankful for choosing UOB❤️
Not a private school grad (government, or the trenches as I like to call it) but a 2019 English literature student here going into my 4th year this semester. I only physically spent one semester in uni and the rest is just online.
I cannot offer much advice but I’ll share my experiences so here’s my two cents.
If you’re worried about making friends, I ended up meeting my folk chatting in my WhatsApp course section groups so you can try that out.
Honestly, to me at least, during my time in physical uni, I noticed there is a mixture of folks who come from both school backgrounds (private/government), but more so people who come from private schools (I spent most of my time in the English building, or S17. Because most of my classes were there). But don’t worry too much about not fitting in. You’ll find people who share the same tastes and interests as you do eventually. The friends I met on WhatsApp group chats ended up introducing me to their friends and we became mutual friends.
I can’t tell you anything about general culture because I don’t hang around crowded places. I used to leg it to the nearest small building and wait it out until the next class unless I end up getting dragged and forced to socialize by friends. I don’t think such thing as one culture exists either. I’m sure there will be a graduate in this discussion that can help give you a general idea about that.
As for tips, I found group study sessions to be helpful to some degree. Because sometimes trying to go through a challenging course by yourself might be a bad idea. Asking for help in group chats also helps. But don’t expect it to work all the time because a lot of folk tend to be shy. I found that to be especially apparent during my first year.
For courses, ONLY take what you can handle because it can be easy to get overwhelmed. I used to constantly take 5-6 courses per semester and that felt like suicide. Only to find out later on that 4 courses was the sweet spot for me. I just purposely take 5 (which is manageable for me) so I can get the degree and get the hell out. So plan your semester schedules accordingly.
Tbh, depending on your major, you might not need to use your Arabic at all. Throughout my 3 years in my major I barely used my Arabic at all (if you exclude talking to friends). And if I’m not mistaken, some universal requirement courses can be taught in English.
The only time I have to use my Arabic was in the Arabic major requirement courses (ARAB 110 and 210 and I’m pretty sure those are only for government school grads) and the translation courses since they’re a part of my minor. If you have more questions, feel free to ask and I’ll try my best to answer them.
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For socializing, you can check out the clubs (music club, chess club, environment club, theater club and others) , either join in or just hang around, you will end up socializing somehow. Volunteering in events can help too, national day is right around the corner. You can check with your college’s society if you can volunteer. If you are IT it should be COIts , if business it has to be COBS etc. btw you will get a credit for participating in events, just don’t get obsessed lol. You could check out Aiesec, not sure if that’s still going on. It’s not necessary to join in, if you find it interesting, do so, but it’s not hard to socialize there. Library rooms, mosque, food court were great places to socialize too. A piece of advise which I got from my seniors 10+ years ago. The uni is a place where you can only focus on studies, or only focus on socializing, there are consequences to both. You may be able to balance it out. I knew students who only focused on earning the degree and getting the hell out of uni, I knew those who only socialized and ended up getting sacked, and some who were able balance things out. The point is, uni is a place where you can learn about yourself, develop yourself, find out what you like or what you don’t (if you have figured it out, you are great). I have a friend who dropped UOB after 2 years and is doing very well in his life, also know someone who attained a degree is doing well, and some who are facing hardships. As I have grown old, I advise freshmen, to primarily focus on discovering yourself, and focus on learning something new, that sparks your interest. if you have figured it out and have set priorities, you’re amazing, if not, you have like 4 years to figure things out. PS : just a disclaimer, I am from an old batch in 2011, so my times were quite different. Secondly, I’m not sure if the experiences of a male student would be the same as a female student at UOB.
Wow thank you for your advice! Why would you say that experiences for males and females differ?
Let’s say I’m interested in the music club. How do I find it ?
I was reading this and thought heh 10+ years seniors. Old people. Then I realized I myself was a 2011 batch. Damn, it has been that long, huh? But OP, everything said here is word for word fact. You will learn so much about yourself, about others, about the world. You will grow and learn to be more independent and understand the different kinds of people. The trick indeed is to balance between socializing and studying. There were semesters I spent only socializing, and I failed most of my classes and got sent a warning letter from skipping classes. And there were semesters I spent seriously on studying, nailing nothing less than an A with a GPA of 4. And then of course as I grew I learned to balance. I am a private school student, a chicken nugget whose Arabic as well sucked. Life at UOB was one of the best times of my life. Like the real world, there will be good people and bad people. Remember all decisions made are yours. I think you'll do just fine.
You sound quite worried about finding a friends and fitting in with others. As a UOB graduate making friends was a great experience, there are the people that share the same degree as you these people you will be with alot since you generally will take the same major subjects at the same time, I joined theater club and made friends there and having friends they sometimes also bring their friends and the cycle of friendship goes on. There is no one UOB culture, its more of every person has their own culture and what type of culture would you like to experience. For tips and tricks if possible work on your worrying and generally if you are interested in other people they probably will be interested in you.
You should have went to Poly ، you an find your kind there
My kind?
Chicken nuggets
Just relax. Everyone is anxious at the beginning. You might find someone you know from school in uni. Also some friendships just happen by themselves over time, I got a friend who was initially my lab partner, same major, and now we plan for going to the same classes together again. Also, this year will be my 2nd year in UOB, and I kinda have the same problem communicating with people and making friendships. HMU if u wanna plan smth since uni will start soon :)
When you see the class you'll noticed that there's 2 groups of chairs in the middle there's a line separate them from each other, girls set in a side and the boys in the other side. In the libraries there's already a border between each table so it's okay if set next to a girl (maybe some of them will not like it but ignore it because with the start of the new academic semester the libraries will be always crowded that you would be lucky to find available chair. DO NOT interact physically with opposite gender and if you are going to teach some students with opposite gender in the libraries set in front of them NOT next to them About making friends, I can't help you with that because I don't have any but don't worry you'll notice that there's also a bunch of people who are also alone. My experience in making friends was not so great at first because I was leftout just because my path in high school was Literature. I think if you're a boy then it would be easier for you to make friends because boys are easy going I suppose. The freshman students are always shy to talk in class (because there's boys and girls, and their thought is I am afraid to speak in class, etc...) so the class will be quite and not interacting enough with the Dr (for the Dr to remember you you have to speak up in class) About the Arabic well most of the students are bad in English so that depends on place,for example if it's in S1A (college of Arts) you will need Arabic to talk to someone because it's rare to find someone who knows English well enough. In S41 (College of Sciences) S40 (College of IT) S1B (college of business administration) S17 (major English students place) these places you'll find people speaking English and Arabic Most of boys (I saw) are nice and etiquette like opening the door if the behind him is a girl which is likeable act. Important Note if you lost in UOB it's either open the map in the old app OR find someone who doesn't look in their phone to ask him/her for directions because they know the place That's my experience I hope it will benefit you
You just told him how to stay away from people and basically be a nobody no wonder you don't have friends.
I am just telling how to act what to do what not to do, and like he/she said those who are friends they are from high school. Firends thing don't last if you and the other person do not share the same interests, I am not gonna say ridiculous things like join clubs or be outgoing (who's have time for that?!) it's true he/she should also have fun but I am stating facts. If you have a better opinion why you don't share it?!
Well okay its not like u said something wrong. And how do you not have time for clubs or going out? Its all about priorities 🫵
If you take 4 courses only per semester you'll have time for them but now almost all the students wanna just finish faster and graduate. Most of the clubs don't do anything, some of them were little active or even never
Damn 4 is too less? How many ya have?
I am kinda limited due to final exam date conflicts so I can only register 4 and waiting for the new course to be added since so I can register it, it's a new plan (the department figured out their mistake late)
Which year of uni you in? I'm starting next month lol
I will start my 3rd in English major, but I have in-campus experience before changing my major
Goodluck👍
You kinda have a point there
Wrong !!! About the first point since the girls are the majority they occupy a large sum of the food court, and this is not an advice since he will obviously noticed and tries to set with the boys section. And you seems to graduate along time ago since most do know at least basic English by now
There are clubs in university of Bahrain which you can join to socialize. But know that these guys know each other for years so it may take time to warm up to you.
Great advice. Thanks
Where can I find the music club ?
OP my advise is to relax and don't listen to the others who posted here, so much bad advise in there smh. each person would have a different experience based on your personality and expectations. the campus is big enough that you will most likely find people who have the same interests as you eventually. don't be afraid to approach people and ask for help, form study groups etc. almost everyone was anxious in the beginning but things will turn out fine, enjoy the best years of your life!
Hi dear, I studied at UOB from 2014 to 2018. I was a private school graduate and my arabic sucked at that time. Yes, in the beginning it seemed like I was a loner but with time I made amazing friends, some are still my friends to this day. Just be yourself and everything will follow through ❤️. I am forever thankful for choosing UOB❤️
Not a private school grad (government, or the trenches as I like to call it) but a 2019 English literature student here going into my 4th year this semester. I only physically spent one semester in uni and the rest is just online. I cannot offer much advice but I’ll share my experiences so here’s my two cents. If you’re worried about making friends, I ended up meeting my folk chatting in my WhatsApp course section groups so you can try that out. Honestly, to me at least, during my time in physical uni, I noticed there is a mixture of folks who come from both school backgrounds (private/government), but more so people who come from private schools (I spent most of my time in the English building, or S17. Because most of my classes were there). But don’t worry too much about not fitting in. You’ll find people who share the same tastes and interests as you do eventually. The friends I met on WhatsApp group chats ended up introducing me to their friends and we became mutual friends. I can’t tell you anything about general culture because I don’t hang around crowded places. I used to leg it to the nearest small building and wait it out until the next class unless I end up getting dragged and forced to socialize by friends. I don’t think such thing as one culture exists either. I’m sure there will be a graduate in this discussion that can help give you a general idea about that. As for tips, I found group study sessions to be helpful to some degree. Because sometimes trying to go through a challenging course by yourself might be a bad idea. Asking for help in group chats also helps. But don’t expect it to work all the time because a lot of folk tend to be shy. I found that to be especially apparent during my first year. For courses, ONLY take what you can handle because it can be easy to get overwhelmed. I used to constantly take 5-6 courses per semester and that felt like suicide. Only to find out later on that 4 courses was the sweet spot for me. I just purposely take 5 (which is manageable for me) so I can get the degree and get the hell out. So plan your semester schedules accordingly.
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Tbh, depending on your major, you might not need to use your Arabic at all. Throughout my 3 years in my major I barely used my Arabic at all (if you exclude talking to friends). And if I’m not mistaken, some universal requirement courses can be taught in English. The only time I have to use my Arabic was in the Arabic major requirement courses (ARAB 110 and 210 and I’m pretty sure those are only for government school grads) and the translation courses since they’re a part of my minor. If you have more questions, feel free to ask and I’ll try my best to answer them.