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Definitely not!
I can only speak from my own personal experience and generalise the British culture, but as college and university are optional, I found that the people who were 'cool' in senior (or high) school were getting part-time jobs or apprenticeships and not choosing to continue with education. And if they were, they were suddenly surrounded by studious types that didn't typically chain smoke, bunk lessons, commit petty crimes and play bad midi files from their mobiles. Which was the recipe for 'cool' in the senior school that I attended.
Everyone's a lot more mature. There's no bullying and there's not really any sort of social food chain, although I find that people tend to gravitate towards confident, friendly and outgoing people who enjoy a night out. I think that's a lot to do with wanting to have the best/most typical student lifestyle though!
A love for music, both listening and playing, tends to give more leeway for friendships. Esp. sharing festival and gig memories that most people know about or have also experienced.
The atmosphere's more down-to-earth and open. Nobody's trying to be something that they're not, and nobody's ashamed to want to study and be good at things like maths. I would say that popularity just comes from being sociable and approachable, and having unabashed interests/hobbies that make you memorable and interesting.
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If not, do it. I'm beginning to get the impression that 50% of TF is populated by literate parrots/sentient mirrors.
Errrrrr..... I seem to bit a bit late to this thread but I'll say my piece anyway. What harm could it do?
Speaking as a third year uni student, there is no such thing as cool and uncool in uni. It's not like you see on movies like American Pie at all. If you want friends at uni, the best thing to do is just be yourself. I know it sounds cliched but it's the way to do it. When you go to uni, nobody knows you and you can start fresh. Be yourself without having to fit a social clique. When you start, everyone is in the same boat and you'll quickly make friends; first with the people you live with, then with people on your course, people you meet at any clubs or societies you join and then people you meet through all these people.
To make friends, you have to go out and be active. Don't spend every night in your room on your own infront of your laptop or TV. Go out, have a drink, join clubs and societies you're interested in. Be yourself and when you look back, you'll see how immature school social attitudes are.
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Do you need to be that in order to be cool in university/college/20s?
How does one acquire popularity in their 20s/uni in comparison to when one is in high school?
No, college/uni isn't a popularity contest..
It's just your attitude and how you present yourself as someone said earlier here.
I agree with Rogan's part here,"To make friends, you have to go out and be active. Don't spend every night in your room on your own infront of your laptop or TV. Go out, have a drink, join clubs and societies you're interested in. Be yourself and when you look back, you'll see how immature school social attitudes are."
I joined a few clubs/gathering even am going to the Fall Fest we have every year. We also have a SpringFest
You've just got to be kind to people, be unique and be a nice person. If people don't like you for that, then they probably aren't worth being friends with anyway.
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