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Re: I feel impatient to make friends

Hey @JMMV2005, we hear you. It sounds like you're feeling frustrated by having to wait for this taster day to start improving your social skills, and while a week doesn't sound too bad, having to wait for that time is definitely easier said than done when you're keen to get going!

I think you're right - being a little patient for this session is a good idea for now. Focusing on other things, a week will fly by! There are some online resources that are helpful on conversation, such as introducing yourself and how to open a conversation, if you're keen on reading ahead.

Let's first start by acknowledging that signing up to the taster session is a big step in the right direction, so you're definitely not being stagnant on your journey - the first step is often the hardest hurdle, well done for overcoming it! You're right, there are likely to be others on the course, and you'll all be there together because you want to improve social skills. In that way, there's already something that you have in common, and working and learning with others is a great way to get to know people and make friends!

I can hear how you're not sure on what comes next after this taster, and that's natural - you won't be the only one in that room who feels that way for sure. We don't often plan who we end up being friends with, after all! So enjoy the learning experience, get to know the people you're on the course with, practice the skills you pick up in other parts of life, and see where it takes you