Why making friends at university feels harder than it really is

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The summer before starting university can bring multiple worries for students: worrying about obtaining a place in a desired program, navigating the clearing process to confirm a place, securing housing, sorting out financial aid, preparing for acade…

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:05 UTC.

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