How to get active with social events?

[shelbymustang_fan]

I have a goal of getting out there and meeting more people this year, and "begin" the dating scene. I used to be pretty shy. Still am, but I am comfortable in conversations now. I am a pretty outgoing person when I'm around close friends, but I still have problems initiating conversations, especially with girls. For example: Last semester at community college, I would go to the cafeteria and hang out after classes, hoping to meet people. There was plenty of opportunities, but I could not bring myself to go up and talk to them. So I have a new idea!!!

 

I was thinking about singles events. If I went to singles events, that would remove my biggest problem....(being uncertain if people are single or taken). I think then I could tell myself that these people want to meet others, and I could maybe find the courage to talk to them without worrying about it.

 

But my new problems are: 1. I live in a small town with limited opportunities.

2. My community college doesn't hold many social activities.

 

So, I guess my real question is how to solve my dillemma. How could I start some social activity geared toward single people, and make it feel safe to all participants. OR How could I find existing activities...(I check college news/events regularly and don't find much).

 

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. And I would like you to share opinions on this idea, and any experiences (good or bad) about single events. Even suggestions on what event could be? I need ideas.

 

Thanks

[ariyadhana]

I don't know much about singles events but is there any clubs on campus you could get involved with? If you have time to expand your social network, you can make new friends and heck possibly meet some people to date!