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Originally Posted by abcdefghijk
so since i'm basically getting a mulligan to start over, any advice on how to create a good rep for yourself and create a good social circle would be much appreciated.
Though I don't think that I'm quite as introverted as you from your description, I'm fairly introverted and had to start a social circle from scratch when I moved to a new state last year.
In short, be friendly and outgoing to anyone and everyone. Don't discern, just try to relate to everyone you come across. You can separate the wheat from the chaff later, just try to befriend as many people as possible first.
It sounds like it won't come naturally to you to be outgoing, but **** it, force yourself. I had to do that to some extent. This is one area where "fake it 'til you make it" totally applies.