[01345]

What kind of conversation opener do you use? If you just ask them one question, then they will answer and thats about it. But how do you make long term friendship with your classmates or maybe study together? What type of fun and interesting questions are there?

[MrPower]

Honestly, you have to find things you have in common with that person.
Don't ask yes or no questions, but rather, ask open ended questions.
If you must, then always use a follow up question.

I find that the best way to get a conversation going is to find something you can compliment the other person on.

[lokailyve]

I would generally I ask questions about the class that we have together like what do they think of the professor, teaching method, homework, exams, etc. You could come a few minutes before class and maybe go over class materials or homework together. Then from there see if they want to get together sometime to study and find common interests through conversations like so.

In high school, kids generally have their own group of friends already so it might be harder. But like I mentioned, I would start conversations about their opinions of the class in general to start up conversations and go from there. When I was in college, it was easier. Everyone was more friendly and open. It was so much easier to talk to everyone (esp. in discussions) and make friends/study buddies that way.

[muffinx3]

I'm kinda currently working on this since I just entered college. xD

But so far... I've pretty much just talked to them about the current class, such as laughing at the professor and pointing out stupid things they do or asking them questions about homework and stuff. You have to be really smiley/friendly looking/approachable though, cause if you look like a b*tch, people probably won't talk to you. I know for suree there are so many girls in one of my classes that look like b*tches and I don't really... want to talk to them... >____<;;

After the opening talk, you can try sitting with them again and talk more about interests and things or like plans for the day. :]

[Shuga]

"Hi, can I sit here?"

Sometimes, they will say 'no'. But then find another seat by asking another person the same thing.

Then just start talking.

Like - what's their name, what degree they're studying, what they look to do in the future... then if you can pick up any interest of theirs? For example, band t-shirt? Anything about them that speaks INTEREST (e.g. if a girl had a collection of pins with various famous people/things on it, inquire about them if it interests you).

If you want to get to the topic of study groups, you could askt hem if they understand something you don't understand. Or ask them if they're liking this topic, or just straight off ask if they'll have time to do some studying with you. Organise the sessions together, too, so they won't feel one person's been dumped with the job of organizing details.

[x SaRaNg HaE x]

"Hey how are you studying for the midterm that's coming up? Want to study together?"

Easy, simple, done!

[shinji.]

It is harder in big lecture classes but for small classes like recitations, I just ask people that I sit next to their number and text them if I need help with the class and I tell them to ask me if they have any questions too. Things just go on from there.

[Shuga]

"Hey how are you studying for the midterm that's coming up? Want to study together?"

Easy, simple, done!

Yee, I like this one. Works for both big and small.

And to make things easy, have a quick glance around and see who you're attracted to. I think it's a bit weird if you keep changing seats - unless you do it every lecture.