Hi everyone. I'm 32 years old, a single mom of three, and a Political Science undergraduate at Stanford. I transferred from a community college where about 90% of my classes were online, so transitioning to a fully in-person university was a huge adjustment for me. However, I've been here for over a year now, and as embarrassing as it is to admit, I haven't made any friends. I've genuinely tried putting myself out there: through social media, joining student organizations, getting accepted into programs, serving on committees, and attending events, but I still feel like nobody really talks to me unless they have to. I want to be transparent here. I come from a very different background than most students here. I grew up in poverty, experienced severe childhood abuse, spent years in the foster care and justice system, struggled with homelessness, survived domestic violence, and overcame addiction. Sometimes I feel ashamed of my background, my strong personality, and how different I am from everyone around me. Most undergraduates are much younger than me. Around graduate students and other parents, I struggle to feel connected because I'm nowhere near on the same level as them. Even at my big age, I have a LOT of growing to do. I'm still low-income, raising my children without family support, and trying to build a better future for us. I LOVE being at Stanford, but the loneliness has honestly been one of the hardest parts. I'm just looking for community, genuine friendships, or anyone who might want to grab coffee, go for walks, hang out, study, or even just talk. I'm desperate for a form of connection (friendship-wise). I'd love to meet people of any age or background. I promise I have a BIG heart, even if I'm a little guarded at first.
450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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