New College Grad in Woodside Feeling Alone
Hi all,
I'm a recent college graduate (22 y.o.) who just moved to Woodside-- I went to school in NYC (Manhattan) and am now working in FiDi (taking a couple gap years before law school). I ended up renting a room in Woodside right near the 7 (like directly next to it) since it was in my budget and really convenient for transit.
I've been here for about 3 days and have felt absolutely miserable. I know that it's a short amount of time and it's going to be an adjustment period overall, I think a big part of it is the major shift from college to living on my own, and not really knowing anyone, as I don't know my roommates and am trying to navigate the dynamics of the house that I'm staying in. I also feel really alone because a lot of my friends who are going to be in NYC are out of the city right now. Part of me is also worried about being in a "less trendy" part of the city right out of college but I think that's more of my other worries seeping into my thoughts since I've
Does anyone have any advice for how to get more comfortable/to start connecting to the community? I really want to get better acquainted with people and to feel comfortable so I would love people's insight on the best places to go (I know there are a good amount of bars around to visit), best restaurants, or any general advice for how to start feeling comfortable. Like I said, I know it's only been a few days so of course it's going to be stressful at first, but I know myself and know I'll spiral if I don't start getting ahead on what I want to do/where I want to go.