Across the plethora of places on campus to meet a potential partner, there are a few notable spots that would create a unique story to tell. In a similar vein, these meet-cutes could work just as well for making new friends.
...the act of making somebody feel seen is unbeatable.
My favourite meeting with a new person is one I believe to be the most heartfelt and genuine. This is the simple act of complimenting somebody. Whether that is walking out of a seminar or while buying a Co-Op meal deal, the act of making somebody feel seen is unbeatable. From a romance point of view, acknowledging somebody's style and self-presentation is intimate and also displays confidence, a very irresistible accessory.
Now, if you are 'team slow burn', the library is a wonderful place to meet somebody new. Not only are you crushing on somebody with an ambition to study, but it is also great motivation for you to stay in the library. This also allows you to be caught in a more natural and authentic element: messy buns, loungewear, and, of course, odd, fluffy socks.
...we should always take as many chances as possible to meet new people, whether romantically or platonically.
The dreaded study groups would not be my first choice for meeting somebody new because strangers and a compulsory module do not make for a romantic setting. However, they are a close-proximity way of meeting new people that may either spark some initial attractions or grow into annoyances. That is the art of meeting new people, right?
Falling in love, heartbreak, and making friends is the beauty of campus; we will cross paths with thousands of students with stories and experiences we will never know. Therefore, we should always take as many chances as possible to meet new people, whether romantically or platonically.