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Translating that energy is different online, mainly because of autonomous class schedules and online flexibility. This doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re missing out, but our community spaces are a bit different. They exist online, and it\u2019s important to join this community space by making friendships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Make Online Friends?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Friendships are essential, even in digital spaces. For many, the internet has become the new town square. It\u2019s where people share ideas, play games, collaborate, and simply talk. Online friendships don&#8217;t replace your \u201cday ones\u201d, they&#8217;re about building connections in the spaces where you now spend your time. As your environment shifts, your community can grow with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s unique about online friendships is how they allow trust and closeness to form at a comfortable pace. 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Having someone who understands your experience as both a student and an adult juggling work, family, and school makes a difference. Sometimes you don\u2019t even realize how stressed or isolated you feel until you talk to someone going through the same thing. There\u2019s comfort in knowing you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At CUNY SPS, students are finding creative ways to connect. Clubs and organizations host monthly meetings, virtual hangouts, and community events like Friendsgiving, <a href=\"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/the-kiosk\/will-you-be-my-palentine-celebrating-the-importance-of-friendship\/\">Palentine\u2019s Day<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/the-kiosk\/photos-from-cuny-sps-diwali-festival-of-lights-gathering\/\">Diwali celebrations<\/a>. 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