Each issue of Verbatim, there will be an article dedicated to giving advice on a student to student basis. This advice column is lovingly referred to as “Dear Susie” to keep anonymity among the Verbatim staff. Sending in questions is encouraged to help connect the BT community and to make Verbatim as relevant as possible to the student body. Questions can vary from academic dilemmas to personal (but appropriate) affairs. Feel free to send in topics through our instagram @btverbatim! Names will not be included in the articles and the Verbatim team will do our best to protect the privacy of those who send in questions.

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Dear Susie, 

I recently moved to Omaha and attend a very small school. While I love making personal connections with new friends and teachers, I wish I didn’t go to such a small school. How do you recommend I make friends who don’t go to my school? Thank you! 

Sincerely, Lonely 

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Dear Lonely,

It can be hard to reach out to new people, especially when your school is so small. I think the best thing you can do is join a community—whether it be a club or sport—or learn something new—yoga, art, or anything that piques your interest. When you branch out and try new things, you’ll be surprised as to how easy it is to make new friends. Also, when you join something that you’re passionate about and genuinely enjoy, you’ll meet like minded people who you can bond with over a commonality.

Sincerely, Susie