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How Students Can Make Friends

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Presentations & Lectures Free Mental Health & Wellness Speaker

Tue, Nov 10, 2026

7 PM – 8:30 PM EST (GMT-5)

Bicentennial Village

Easton, PA 18042, United States

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Making friends in college can feel harder than anyone lets on—but meaningful connection is a skill you can learn. Drawing on research, her experience as a college professor, and her New York Times bestselling book Platonic, Dr. Marisa Franco unpacks beliefs that get in the way of friendship and shares practical strategies to build relationships that transform your college experience. Discover how to move past social anxiety, rethink social media’s role in connection, and create a greater sense of belonging on campus. You’ll leave with Dr. Franco’s four-step IDEA model—Initiate, Disclose, Expose, and Affirm—and actionable tools to build meaningful friendships, feel more connected, and make the most of your time in college. Date: November 10, at 7PM, in the Bicentennial Village.

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Bicentennial Village

Easton, PA 18042, United States

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Sarah Moschenross