Making Friends in College: A Hybrid Summer Program
For Prospective & Current Auburn University Students With Social Fears, Difficulties, & Differences
Find Friends On Campus Before Fall Semester!
If you’re a future or current student at Auburn University* who has always struggled to meet people, make friends, and socialize in general, this hybrid summer program will help you make connections with other like-minded students on campus, learn the basic social and relational skills needed to make friendships work, and socialize with other participants in-person before fall semester starts.
*This program is not affiliated with or endorsed by Auburn University.
College is hard enough with the stress of schoolwork, but it’s even harder doing it alone with no community…
The endless homework, deadlines, and tests; the lack of sleep; finding time to eat; and everything else that comes with college life.
What’s worse is that you’ve been doing it all alone with no community or social network, which is something I understand first-hand.
You feel like you don’t belong anywhere, and you’re not thriving socially like your peers. And even when you do join the various organizations offered by the university, you still struggle to socialize and make friendships happen because of your social fears and difficulties.
I want to help you fix that by connecting you with other students who experience similar struggles.
I’m Caroline, your program organizer and an AU grad class of 2021!
I’m a graduate of Auburn University’s School of Computer Science and Software Engineering class of 2021 and a full-time web developer/software engineer, but I’m also a part-time social confidence coach, the founder and owner of my business, The Introverted Misfit, and the organizer of The Right Fit Community, a social club for adults with social fears, differences, and difficulties based in the Auburn/Opelika area.
I navigated my 4-year degree on AU’s campus pretty well — I got reasonable grades, graduated on time, and stayed out of trouble, but it was a very lonely experience for one reason: I couldn’t seem to make or keep friends. In fact, socializing and building relationships was something I struggled a lot with during all of my schooling years.
The reason for my struggles was something called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 1, something I was diagnosed with in my late teens right before high school graduation. Because of my social difficulties and differences, I had trouble meeting and connecting with my peers, and it caused me to have major social anxiety for many years.
My journey to overcome shyness and social anxiety by building my social confidence is the reason I started my business, and my specific experience navigating a large, overwhelming college campus like AU is the reason I created this annual summer program for students with similar social struggles - whether they’re autistic or not.
Community organizing and social facilitating is what I already do. Now, I’m bringing it to AU students!
As the creator and organizer of The Right Fit Community in Auburn and Opelika AL, which is my club for adults with social fears, differences, and difficulties, I know what it takes to facilitate an environment in which people aren’t afraid to socialize and be themselves, and I know how to connect people with others who are a good fit for them.
I’m taking those same skills and strategies I already use and bringing them to Auburn University students who need an on-campus social network to feel safe, included, and accepted.
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This hybrid program will give you all the tools and connections you need to have a healthy, manageable social life on campus.
This program is something I wish I had access to while I was in college. I know for a fact that having a community who understood my differences and struggles would’ve made college less miserable for me, and that’s exactly what this program will give you, plus some extra tools that will help you in every area of life.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
A new on-campus network of students who understand your struggles and differences
Some practical social skills that can be used everywhere
Valuable relationships and connections that make college way less stressful, less lonely, and more enjoyable
This program is right for you or your loved one if:
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You are a future or current freshmen, sophomore, or junior at Auburn University.
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You experience social difficulties like shyness, social anxiety, social awkwardness, or ASD (low support needs).
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You want to meet new people and make friends on campus, but you don't know what to do or where to start.
Program Info & Structure:
This is a 2-day program. The first day is a 1.5-hour virtual workshop where the host will teach some useful friendship- and relationship-building skills and where participants can briefly mingle in breakout sessions.
The second and final day is the in-person 2-hour meet-and-greet at Well Red: Second Story in Auburn.
Here’s the program information:
When: July 7—8, 2026
Where: Online via Zoom and In-Person at Well Red: Second Story in Auburn, AL
Who: For prospective and current Auburn University students
Cost:
Virtual & In-Person Option: $257.50
Virtual ONLY (For Out-of-Town Enrollees): $226.60
Applications for 2026 Are Now OPEN! Apply Below:
FAQs
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This program is for future or current Auburn University freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who have trouble making friends for whatever reason.
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When the price is finalized, payment will be required upfront in order to reserve your spot.
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The cap for the in-person portion of this program is 40 people.
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I completely understand! Here are some options to consider if this is the case for you:
Go ahead and book the free discovery call. It won’t hurt to talk with me and at least see if we would be a good fit for each other.
You can work with me in my 60-Minute Social Confidence Booster, which is a single coaching session.
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I will issue full refunds up to 3 days before the start date of the program if you or your loved one can no longer attend. If you miss the deadline for refunds, I offer partial credit towards next year’s program, or partial credit towards one of my 1-on-1 coaching services and programs.
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No, this program is not affiliated with or endorsed by Auburn University.
I am a business owner who has experience in community organizing and facilitating in the Auburn Area and I happen to be an AU grad, but this program has no official connection to AU.
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No problem - shoot me an email at caroline@theintrovertedmisfit.com and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
