Finding new people... ?

[Harley]

How exactly am I supposed to meet people outside of school?
I want to meet some new people so I have something to focus on.
I'm also going to college (UK) in September so I will meet new people there.

Any ideas? I'm into music and my education.

[boring_guy]

I've been trying to figure out the same thing. I'm tired of coming home and only having a little contact with certain people from school. I want to get out there!

The only things I can ever come up with though are things like going to the mall (boring!), going to a skate park (lame, as the usual asshats usually hang there), or going to random Parks (very low chances of meeting anyone though). I'm at a loss on what to do, I hope someone can help us or we think of something.

[Harley]

I'm glad it's not just me with this problem! I've tried stuff like joining clubs but I can never seem to find people who have an interest in being friends or who have similar hobbies... I think the fact that I live in a pretty 'bad' area contributes to this fact as the only people who live near me are actively part of gangs or hide away in their houses.
When I go to college to start my A-Levels in September, I know I'll meet new people but it just seems quite a while away.

[gipsy danger]

when I was living in London I use to go to concerts, raves, and just walk around. I use to just say hi to people and be friendly it worked and that's how I met most of my friends. try to talk and network around with people

[Haydenn3]

I have the same problem i have a small group i chill with and i want to meet others be able to go out but i just cant do it i dont know why ahaa i am also meant to be going to 6form in September if i dont fail

[boring_guy]

Lately I've just been playing hackysack in a nearby park, and I occasionally meet someone who likes to play too. It's really the only thing I can do right now

[Harley]

My closest park has a bit of a reputation for being... not the safest of places. xD
I think concerts are the only place that I might possibly meet people.

[boring_guy]

Yeah, I'm hopefully going to try and go to a concert in May. I'm excited, but I'm going to bring as little as possible, as I don't want to get robbed.

[Harley]

I'm booked up to go and see two concerts this year with my mum (me and her are really close, we like the same music) but this summer I'm going to try and go to a smaller gig on my own or with a current friend to try and meet new people... hopefully that'll go well.
The past gigs I've been to, I've never been robbed or prepositioned or anything so I generally feel pretty safe at them. It's all about the music, y'know?

[dontfiguremeout]

Hmmm, well start doing stuff outside of school! Go to the gym or start doing community service or get a job or do sports/activities out of school. Once you start getting involved with the community you'll be able to meet more people in your life.

[Harley]

Hmmm, well start doing stuff outside of school! Go to the gym or start doing community service or get a job or do sports/activities out of school. Once you start getting involved with the community you'll be able to meet more people in your life.

I know this is a really late reply, sorry!

I can't really do those things, being a young carer. I tend to spend a lot of time with my mom as I have to cook for her and clean. Also, as I think I mentioned, I can barely go outside of my house without being harassed...

[Croconaw]

I meet new people at my martial arts class. If you can join an organization. Other than that everyone I know is from school

[Harley]

I did martial arts for a while but I found that I could not afford it neither did I have the time :/

I guess I'm just doomed to loneliness except for my boyfriend.