{"id":1541,"date":"2016-09-07T14:11:14","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T14:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1541"},"modified":"2024-04-30T22:48:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T22:48:55","slug":"text-benefits-of-social-interaction-in-college","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/chapter\/text-benefits-of-social-interaction-in-college\/","title":{"raw":"Benefits of Social Interaction in College","rendered":"Benefits of Social Interaction in College"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describe benefits of social interaction in college<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\nIf you were to ask fellow students what they think are the greatest benefits of social interaction in college, you would probably\u00a0get a wide and colorful range\u00a0of responses. How would you answer? Gaining good friends to talk shop with? Easing loneliness during difficult times? Having a group\u00a0to join for Friday night fun? Indeed there are many, many benefits personal to each of us. But you may find, too, that there are certain benefits that are recognizable to all. These are highlighted\u00a0below.\r\n<h2>Form Deep and Lasting\u00a0Relationships<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1544\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2016\/09\/07141325\/15074637652_b05dc3308c_z.jpg\" alt=\"Young man talking in a group of people \" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" \/>When you socialize regularly in college, you tend to develop deep and lasting\u00a0relationships. Even if some of the connections are shorter term, they can support you in different\u00a0ways. For example, maybe a college friend in your same major is interested in starting a business with you. Or maybe a roommate helps you find a job. With a foundation of caring and concern, you are bound to find that your interdependent relationships fulfill you and others. This <strong>interdependence<\/strong> leads to a mutual trust and understanding that strengthens all the people involved.\u00a0It's unlikely that students without interdependent relationships will experience these kinds of benefits.\r\n<h2>Develop Good Study Habits<\/h2>\r\nStudy habits vary from student to student, but you can usually tell when studying and social life are at odds. Creative, organized students can combine\u00a0studying and socializing for maximum advantage. For example, you might\u00a0join a peer study group for a subject that you find difficult or even for a subject that you excel in. Either way, you and others gain from this relationship. There is mutual support not only for\u00a0studying but for building social connections.\r\n<h2>Minimize Stress<\/h2>\r\nWhen you feel stressed, what are your go-to behaviors? It can be hard to reach out to others during times of stress, but socializing can be a great stress reliever. When you connect with others, you may find that life is a little easier and burdens can be shared and lightened. Helping is mutual. The key is to balance\u00a0social activities with responsibilities.\r\n<h2>Share Interests<\/h2>\r\nIn college, there are opportunities not only to explore a wide spectrum of interests but also to share them. In the process of exploring and developing your personal interests, you may join a club or perhaps work in a campus location that fits your interests. By connecting with others in a context of shared interests, everyone stands to\u00a0gain because you expand knowledge and experience through social interaction.\r\n<h2>Develop Social Skills<\/h2>\r\nAs you engage in social activities in college, you have the opportunity to observe how other people act\u00a0in these situations. You may see behaviors you want to emulate or behaviors you wish\u00a0to avoid. Throughout these observations and experiences, you can learn new ways to handle yourself in social situations. These skills will benefit you as you pursue a\u00a0career and engage with people who interest and inspire you.\r\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\r\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\r\nhttps:\/\/assess.lumenlearning.com\/practice\/6c8d95d2-36a8-44b0-9845-78d97c1c21e0\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>GLOSSARY<\/h3>\r\n<strong>interdependence:<\/strong>\u00a0the mutual reliance, or mutual dependence, between two or more people or groups\r\n\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describe benefits of social interaction in college<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you were to ask fellow students what they think are the greatest benefits of social interaction in college, you would probably\u00a0get a wide and colorful range\u00a0of responses. How would you answer? Gaining good friends to talk shop with? Easing loneliness during difficult times? Having a group\u00a0to join for Friday night fun? Indeed there are many, many benefits personal to each of us. But you may find, too, that there are certain benefits that are recognizable to all. These are highlighted\u00a0below.<\/p>\n<h2>Form Deep and Lasting\u00a0Relationships<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1544\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2016\/09\/07141325\/15074637652_b05dc3308c_z.jpg\" alt=\"Young man talking in a group of people\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" \/>When you socialize regularly in college, you tend to develop deep and lasting\u00a0relationships. Even if some of the connections are shorter term, they can support you in different\u00a0ways. For example, maybe a college friend in your same major is interested in starting a business with you. Or maybe a roommate helps you find a job. With a foundation of caring and concern, you are bound to find that your interdependent relationships fulfill you and others. This <strong>interdependence<\/strong> leads to a mutual trust and understanding that strengthens all the people involved.\u00a0It&#8217;s unlikely that students without interdependent relationships will experience these kinds of benefits.<\/p>\n<h2>Develop Good Study Habits<\/h2>\n<p>Study habits vary from student to student, but you can usually tell when studying and social life are at odds. Creative, organized students can combine\u00a0studying and socializing for maximum advantage. For example, you might\u00a0join a peer study group for a subject that you find difficult or even for a subject that you excel in. Either way, you and others gain from this relationship. There is mutual support not only for\u00a0studying but for building social connections.<\/p>\n<h2>Minimize Stress<\/h2>\n<p>When you feel stressed, what are your go-to behaviors? It can be hard to reach out to others during times of stress, but socializing can be a great stress reliever. When you connect with others, you may find that life is a little easier and burdens can be shared and lightened. Helping is mutual. The key is to balance\u00a0social activities with responsibilities.<\/p>\n<h2>Share Interests<\/h2>\n<p>In college, there are opportunities not only to explore a wide spectrum of interests but also to share them. In the process of exploring and developing your personal interests, you may join a club or perhaps work in a campus location that fits your interests. By connecting with others in a context of shared interests, everyone stands to\u00a0gain because you expand knowledge and experience through social interaction.<\/p>\n<h2>Develop Social Skills<\/h2>\n<p>As you engage in social activities in college, you have the opportunity to observe how other people act\u00a0in these situations. You may see behaviors you want to emulate or behaviors you wish\u00a0to avoid. Throughout these observations and experiences, you can learn new ways to handle yourself in social situations. 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