By ADELLE ACOSTA
Staff Writer
Meeting new people can be a scary thing. Oftentimes individuals are comfortable with the people they already know and the relationships that have already been formed. However, what people seem to not realize is the greatness that comes from meeting new individuals. Allowing ourselves to branch out and step away from our comfort zone can create the possibility to meet a new friend. In times like these where we are separated from one another, there are still ways to stay connected and build new friendships. Creating group chats with people who share the same age group as you can be a wonderful way to chat and receive support from them. As the class of 2021 becomes more anxious about going off into the next chapter of our lives, it is crucial that we take some time to try and put some effort in meeting new people. It can be frightening to leave your childhood friends behind, however instead of thinking negatively we need to see how exciting it is to increase our palette of people we know. I encourage everyone to reach out and meet new people through social media. You never know if the next person you meet will be a friend to last a lifetime.