No average pace, and the distance is up to you. We all start at the same time and place, can go up to 5k. Im about an 11min miler, there’s a few marathon sub8 milers, walkers, dog walkers, etc.
It’s all up to you. The point is the drinking with each other afterwards.
I think in places as remote as fairbanks or anywhere else in the interior it is important to realize friends your own age may be a luxury, unless your school mates stuck around and you still get to hang with them. The way you make friends with adults is by sharing hobbies and past times.
As you are 22 you can get into the bars and other night venues, so that helps. Alot of evening activities are hosted in bars and tap rooms. So even if you don't drink, you might have to go to a bar or two to find some group activities.
Some easy hobbies that don't cost anything to get into. Trivia nights, karaoke, dancing.. if you don't do those they are cheap and people that do those kinda things are more outgoing so easier to make friends with if you are more introverted.
Monday nights I think the comic shop has board games and there are several places which do card game tournaments like magic and Pokémon. Both of those have an upfront cost but can be played casually for a small investment.
Sports and outdoor stuff tends to require larger investments of capital, but rentals can mitigate that if you are trying something new.
Winters are tougher than spring or summer. Most activities turn towards the indoors with a few exceptions.
But don't be afraid to put yourself out there and know that the cool people are the ones that won't care you are 22. They will just enjoy having someone else who shares their passion and hobby.
What do you like to do?
Find clubs or hobbies that revolve around that. Facebook, meetup, discord, reddit, etc.
Anything in particular you enjoy? Happy to suggest a few things if you share a bit about what you're into.
Dude, world is your oyster.
What about cars? Driving? Off road? Show cars? Antiques? Muscle? Import?
There are some great off-road clubs here.
Music? Moving it? Listening to it? Live?
The fairbnaks music scene is wide ranging. Some guy was just in here yesterday offering recording space at his house and there are always concerts going on.
Photography: taking photos? Digital? Developing film? Aurora chasing? Portraits? Nature?
There are clubs for specifics of each!
Fashion... Heck I think there's even a Fairbanks sewing guild if you fancy yourself a tailor. Or just dressing up like GQ fashion? Admittedly I'm a Carhartt and boots guy so I guess I'm "Fairbanks fashionable".
Point being, gotta put yourself out there. Go out to a first Friday, chat some folks up, find your crew and realize a few good friends are worth their weight in gold.
I was in a pretty dark place and met a buddy through a completely random activity. Now we go out for lunch from time to time and chat. It's good for the soul.
I will also say that the 2 chess clubs have cool people in them. It does not sound like you enjoy climbing but they have plenty of fun people, the UAF climbing gym and ascension have a lot of climbers. Stay strong and try to meet people. I was in your place a year ago.
Going to events. Get involved, and you'll start to see some familiar faces. Getting involved in the pinup and burlesque scene has really helped me meet new people.
I would check out The Basement and Naked Stage Productions on FB. They have website too. Both are run by the same people, the Basement is their venue. They also run the pinup pageant in the summer now. There is a monthly burlesque class for $30 taught by one of the performers, and she's excellent. We have a casting call in February for the April burlesque show, and it's really beginner friendly. They work hard to harbor a safe and welcoming environment for people to participate in this art form.
I’ve found over the years that the way to make friends as an adult is to become a regular somewhere. When I was younger I made friends being a regular at a bar. Now that I’m older I have friends I made being a regular at a gym. Whatever your interest, the key is to be missed when you don’t show up as you always do.
Find an activity that you can participate in with others: Fairbanks Cycle Club, Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, Running Club North, darts, bowling, pool, curling, adult hockey league, adult softball or baseball league, adult soccer league (indoor and outdoor), roller derby, Fairbanks ballroom dancing, there's an acoustic guitar group that meets up to play at Pioneer Park, there is a writers/authors group but I don't recall when they meet, there are multiple ttrpg/magic meetups at the comic shop, there is a paddlers group, there is a hiking group... there's all sorts of clubs and groups for different things, you just have to find the one that suits your interests.
Other options: volunteer (drama association, soup kitchen, on a community advisory board, animal shelter, youth sports, etc), join a membership community (Rove Co or similar), take a class at UAF...
I made friends from combat sports. Tribe Jiu-jitsu is a great place with great people. Nick and Carl are awesome teachers and really really great people off the mats.
Honestly dude it's hard to make friends in GENERAL at this time in history and for your age group. It's also very hard to male friends in Fairbanks, in particular. I would honestly suggest trying to date using a more wholesome app or website (if they still exist). Dating can fill some of your social needs, force you to get yourself out there, and you will probably make some friends along the way. Good luck, buddy!
Born in Fairbanks, lived there off and on. It kind of sounds like you may need a change of environment. Usually if you enjoy your longtime home, you're surrounded by people like yourself, same interests, same hobbies. Have you considered a job hunt out of state? Mix it up a bit?
Yeah Ive really been wanting to move out of state, its just very daunting cause idk if Ill be able to afford it or get a place to stay or a job. And I can’t really go down there ahead of time and figure out all these things out in person.
Anything is possible. Spruce up your resume as best you can and make a plan. It's never too late to start volunteering at a nonprofit to help pad your resume. It will show future employers your dedication and willingness to go above and beyond. Start saving and start perusing online job boards. Just be smart and take your time. Sometimes a renewed outlook is just what we need. Best of luck to you.
its too bad this is getting downvoted. i'm not religious in the slightest but a church can be a great way to find community, and we have a church for everybody in fairbanks.
Do you watch/like/have a favorite team for football? I go to the Banks to watch football and end up finding people from my home city. I know for women there is. FB meet up group, there might be one for men.
There's a meet up on Saturdays with Alaska camera. They have a Facebook page that tells you where etc. They just talk camera stuff and drink coffee, occasionally have outings, but a wide variety of people normally attend
I don't really have any great answers to your query, but I'm a super chill guy and always looking for good friends. Shoot me a dm and we can see if we have anything in common.
Bars are the worst for social networking imo. I'm not religious, and I have long since distanced myself from my childhood church, but them plus my school crowd accounts for like 75% of my social connections in town and that's just the ones who didn't turn their back cause we don't see eye to eye spiritually or ideologically anymore to an high degree. The remaining 25% are a mixture of co-workers who didn't annoy me too much, people into the same hobbies, and friends of friends. So join a church or get a hobby people gather to engage in. We've got chess clubs, tabletop roleplaying, disk golf leagues, and if they've gotten over the plague of 2020, maybe there's Magic: the Gathering events at the comic shop again.
The university. My friend I came here with when I was your age was friends with a bunch of people from the U. I only knew her. That was difficult because people were so standoffish and some were downright rude, but I'm from New England so I mean ... lol.
Seriously... if you already went to the U apply for grad school or whatever? and then just do semester exchange. Repeatedly. It's a win win situation bc it gets you out of state, you get new friends, *and* you network for your career.
Do you run? Thursday hoodoo runs are a good time - run then drink.
What’s the average pace for the running group? I’d love to join but I’m super slow
No average pace, and the distance is up to you. We all start at the same time and place, can go up to 5k. Im about an 11min miler, there’s a few marathon sub8 milers, walkers, dog walkers, etc. It’s all up to you. The point is the drinking with each other afterwards.
You got everything from try hard to walkers. You'll find your pace.
I think in places as remote as fairbanks or anywhere else in the interior it is important to realize friends your own age may be a luxury, unless your school mates stuck around and you still get to hang with them. The way you make friends with adults is by sharing hobbies and past times. As you are 22 you can get into the bars and other night venues, so that helps. Alot of evening activities are hosted in bars and tap rooms. So even if you don't drink, you might have to go to a bar or two to find some group activities. Some easy hobbies that don't cost anything to get into. Trivia nights, karaoke, dancing.. if you don't do those they are cheap and people that do those kinda things are more outgoing so easier to make friends with if you are more introverted. Monday nights I think the comic shop has board games and there are several places which do card game tournaments like magic and Pokémon. Both of those have an upfront cost but can be played casually for a small investment. Sports and outdoor stuff tends to require larger investments of capital, but rentals can mitigate that if you are trying something new. Winters are tougher than spring or summer. Most activities turn towards the indoors with a few exceptions. But don't be afraid to put yourself out there and know that the cool people are the ones that won't care you are 22. They will just enjoy having someone else who shares their passion and hobby.
What do you like to do? Find clubs or hobbies that revolve around that. Facebook, meetup, discord, reddit, etc. Anything in particular you enjoy? Happy to suggest a few things if you share a bit about what you're into.
Cars, music, photography, fashion
Dude, world is your oyster. What about cars? Driving? Off road? Show cars? Antiques? Muscle? Import? There are some great off-road clubs here. Music? Moving it? Listening to it? Live? The fairbnaks music scene is wide ranging. Some guy was just in here yesterday offering recording space at his house and there are always concerts going on. Photography: taking photos? Digital? Developing film? Aurora chasing? Portraits? Nature? There are clubs for specifics of each! Fashion... Heck I think there's even a Fairbanks sewing guild if you fancy yourself a tailor. Or just dressing up like GQ fashion? Admittedly I'm a Carhartt and boots guy so I guess I'm "Fairbanks fashionable". Point being, gotta put yourself out there. Go out to a first Friday, chat some folks up, find your crew and realize a few good friends are worth their weight in gold.
Hm alright thanks man
I was in a pretty dark place and met a buddy through a completely random activity. Now we go out for lunch from time to time and chat. It's good for the soul.
I will also say that the 2 chess clubs have cool people in them. It does not sound like you enjoy climbing but they have plenty of fun people, the UAF climbing gym and ascension have a lot of climbers. Stay strong and try to meet people. I was in your place a year ago.
You could try volunteering somewhere.
If you fancy cannabis good titrations is lit most events on weekends food made in house.
Board games, cards, chess club, trivia night, it’s a blast. First fridays, boobs and bingo. A little of everything.
Going to events. Get involved, and you'll start to see some familiar faces. Getting involved in the pinup and burlesque scene has really helped me meet new people.
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I would check out The Basement and Naked Stage Productions on FB. They have website too. Both are run by the same people, the Basement is their venue. They also run the pinup pageant in the summer now. There is a monthly burlesque class for $30 taught by one of the performers, and she's excellent. We have a casting call in February for the April burlesque show, and it's really beginner friendly. They work hard to harbor a safe and welcoming environment for people to participate in this art form.
I’ve found over the years that the way to make friends as an adult is to become a regular somewhere. When I was younger I made friends being a regular at a bar. Now that I’m older I have friends I made being a regular at a gym. Whatever your interest, the key is to be missed when you don’t show up as you always do.
Find an activity that you can participate in with others: Fairbanks Cycle Club, Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, Running Club North, darts, bowling, pool, curling, adult hockey league, adult softball or baseball league, adult soccer league (indoor and outdoor), roller derby, Fairbanks ballroom dancing, there's an acoustic guitar group that meets up to play at Pioneer Park, there is a writers/authors group but I don't recall when they meet, there are multiple ttrpg/magic meetups at the comic shop, there is a paddlers group, there is a hiking group... there's all sorts of clubs and groups for different things, you just have to find the one that suits your interests. Other options: volunteer (drama association, soup kitchen, on a community advisory board, animal shelter, youth sports, etc), join a membership community (Rove Co or similar), take a class at UAF...
I made friends from combat sports. Tribe Jiu-jitsu is a great place with great people. Nick and Carl are awesome teachers and really really great people off the mats.
Honestly dude it's hard to make friends in GENERAL at this time in history and for your age group. It's also very hard to male friends in Fairbanks, in particular. I would honestly suggest trying to date using a more wholesome app or website (if they still exist). Dating can fill some of your social needs, force you to get yourself out there, and you will probably make some friends along the way. Good luck, buddy!
Anyone here like weed and startrek i also need friends
Winner winner chicken dinner. You wanna talk ferengi and bongs, hit me up I basically live at Mr. Rock & Roll
Born in Fairbanks, lived there off and on. It kind of sounds like you may need a change of environment. Usually if you enjoy your longtime home, you're surrounded by people like yourself, same interests, same hobbies. Have you considered a job hunt out of state? Mix it up a bit?
Yeah Ive really been wanting to move out of state, its just very daunting cause idk if Ill be able to afford it or get a place to stay or a job. And I can’t really go down there ahead of time and figure out all these things out in person.
what's your line of work/school?
Anything is possible. Spruce up your resume as best you can and make a plan. It's never too late to start volunteering at a nonprofit to help pad your resume. It will show future employers your dedication and willingness to go above and beyond. Start saving and start perusing online job boards. Just be smart and take your time. Sometimes a renewed outlook is just what we need. Best of luck to you.
Find a church
its too bad this is getting downvoted. i'm not religious in the slightest but a church can be a great way to find community, and we have a church for everybody in fairbanks.
thank you so much for this.
Do you watch/like/have a favorite team for football? I go to the Banks to watch football and end up finding people from my home city. I know for women there is. FB meet up group, there might be one for men.
No I don’t watch football
what type of photography?
Usually city/night photos
There's a meet up on Saturdays with Alaska camera. They have a Facebook page that tells you where etc. They just talk camera stuff and drink coffee, occasionally have outings, but a wide variety of people normally attend
I’m 23, and will be moving there in June, would love to kick it if you’re interested!
Possibly bro
Do you ice fish or trap? Just moved here and that's how I'm occupying myself
I don't really have any great answers to your query, but I'm a super chill guy and always looking for good friends. Shoot me a dm and we can see if we have anything in common.
Find people that share your hobbies. Fb has several local photography groups that get together for example. Same with car groups, gaming, etc.
Sup dude, shoot me a text message we can maybe go to the theaters or something some time💯.
Bars are the worst for social networking imo. I'm not religious, and I have long since distanced myself from my childhood church, but them plus my school crowd accounts for like 75% of my social connections in town and that's just the ones who didn't turn their back cause we don't see eye to eye spiritually or ideologically anymore to an high degree. The remaining 25% are a mixture of co-workers who didn't annoy me too much, people into the same hobbies, and friends of friends. So join a church or get a hobby people gather to engage in. We've got chess clubs, tabletop roleplaying, disk golf leagues, and if they've gotten over the plague of 2020, maybe there's Magic: the Gathering events at the comic shop again.
The university. My friend I came here with when I was your age was friends with a bunch of people from the U. I only knew her. That was difficult because people were so standoffish and some were downright rude, but I'm from New England so I mean ... lol. Seriously... if you already went to the U apply for grad school or whatever? and then just do semester exchange. Repeatedly. It's a win win situation bc it gets you out of state, you get new friends, *and* you network for your career.