How to get involved at UTK?
Hi everyone, this is my first time posting on reddit (I hope I am posting this in the right place) so bear with me.
I (24 M) am moving to Knoxville to pursue a Masters degree at UTK. I do not know anyone at UTK or in Tennessee at all. I am a bit worried that I will struggle to meet people. I know that I will be busy with school but I still want to have a social life.
When I was in undergrad I visited one of my friend from high school's dorm and ended up clicking with his roommates so I did not have to try very hard to make those friends. I did have the class "friends" that were in my department at school but nothing that really developed into anything outside of class. I am worried that this may be the case if I do not put myself out there.
While I was in undergrad I did not take advantage of the opportunities that my college had to offer. I was not in a club and didn't play rec sports or anything and that is something that I do regret. Would it be weird for me to try to get involved in anything like that? Are those sort of things mostly catered towards undergraduate students?
A little about myself if there is anything I could get involved with my interests: In the past I wouldn't say that I'm the most outgoing person but I am trying to work on it. I am really into sports, I watch most sports and I like to play basketball and golf. I sometimes play video games in my free time and like to watch movies and TV. I do go out occasionally but not nearly as much as when I was in undergrad. I also am trying to start going to the gym more consistently. I am a pretty adventurous person in the sense that I am down to try almost anything to see if it is something that I would enjoy.
TLDR: I want to make friends and get involved during my time in Tennessee but not sure where to begin.
I am open to any suggestions on how to get myself out there and thank you in advance!