Is There a Secret to Finding Intelligent Friends?

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SUMMARY

The forum discussion centers on the challenge of finding intellectually stimulating friends in a college environment. Participants suggest various strategies, including joining smaller, higher-level classes related to personal interests, frequenting coffee shops, and engaging in activities like trivia games or chemistry experiments to meet like-minded individuals. The importance of initiating conversations in social settings, such as laundromats or bookstores, is emphasized as a way to connect with others who share similar interests. Overall, the discussion highlights the need for proactive engagement in diverse social environments to foster meaningful connections.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of social dynamics in college environments
  • Familiarity with extracurricular activities like clubs and study groups
  • Basic communication skills for initiating conversations
  • Knowledge of local venues such as coffee shops and bookstores
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore opportunities in smaller, advanced classes related to personal interests
  • Visit local coffee shops to engage in conversations over shared reading materials
  • Participate in trivia nights or science-related events to meet intellectually curious individuals
  • Consider joining organizations like Mensa for networking with other intellectually inclined people
USEFUL FOR

College students, recent graduates, and anyone seeking to expand their social circle with intellectually stimulating individuals.

  • #31
I meant to mention that sooner, so I'm glad Jason brought it up and reminded me. If you're at college, go to the college parties! Afterall, they're all students too, and some of them will be smart students. You might not get much intelligent conversation out of people while at the party, depending on how much they are drinking, but keep an open mind about them. You don't have to be serious all the time to be smart.
 
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Moonbear said:
You don't have to be serious all the time to be smart.
The why don't you ever lighten up? Sheeshh... you're so intensely dignified all the time. :rolleyes:
 
  • #33
Danger said:
The why don't you ever lighten up? Sheeshh... you're so intensely dignified all the time. :rolleyes:

Yep, that's me, always intensely dignified. o:)

Pbbbbbbbbttttttttt! :-p
 
  • #34
Moonbear said:
Pbbbbbbbbttttttttt! :-p
Isn't there supposed to be an 's' in there?
 

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