Meeting new people and your new housemates at university

Moving into halls and starting university is a bit change for many people, whether it be coming back after working for so many years, taking a year out or even just finished at college. So I have made a list of the things which I found makes it easier when it comes to meeting new people in and out of university.
  

• Prop your room door open in your new flat as this feels more inviting and gives you a chance to speak to your new flatmates without feeling shut out. If your flatmates do the same then it give you an excuse to go and talk to them.
• Buy a few bottles of wine or two and use as an icebreaker. Alcohol might help you to relax a little bit and most people would come running knowing there is free alcohol available. And it doesn't have to be expensive stuff either. Don't forget the bottle opener! 
• If you can't afford to buy alcohol for now you could take a few frisbees, footballs, poker chips and cards etc. and you could make it competitive. Once other people see you playing they may also join in.
• Don't be shy! Swallow all your fears about talking to new people and just go for it.
• Spark up conversations. You are bound to ask/be asked the same questions over and over e.g. where are you from, what course are you doing etc. but it really helps later on. Even when your queuing up for the societies talk to the people around you as you already have something in common.
• Go round your new building knocking on other flats doors to meet your neighbours. Even invite them round and have a small gathering (most halls do not allow parties) and do some drinking games. This is normally a good fun way to get to know who your living next to.
• Remember that everyone is in the same boat and encourage other people to join in group activities in your first few days at university.

Just remember that you don't have to get along with everyone and some of the people you've met may not speak to you again as the weeks go by. This might be because they've met other people who they want to spend more time with and so don't worry too much about this. Always be friendly to them and everyone else you meet because you still want to meet new people and still want to be friendly.

Let me know any tips you used when you moved into your halls!