10 Reasons Why Patook Is Increasingly Popular On US Campuses

 

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Starting college or University can be scary: high school is (finally!) over, and whether you were Prom Queen or Nerd King, your pond just got shrunk. Now you’re a fresher and chances are you don’t know anyone, you’ve left your home town, and now you’re at the bottom of the school food chain again. Luckily, apps are there to save you, and the firm new fave on campus is Patook (FREE on iPhone and Android). Here are 10 ways that Patook can help you find new friends and make sense of college life.

1. Patook helps you find new friends…

No matter how OP your social skills, that sea of new faces when you first start college can be daunting (somewhere out there is my new bestie…). With Patook, you don’t need friends to get started: this app finds people in your vicinity with the same interests as you, and provides a forum to break the ice. During the first few weeks at college, everyone’s in the same boat, but this is also when people are most friendly and open, so it’s the perfect time to make new connections.

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2. …then refine those puppies!

Now that you’ve found a bunch of people you might get on with, filter those results using the points system and find your true soul mates. Just set up your scores to find the qualities you want in a friend, e.g. +10 for being a girl, +5 for playing guitar, +10 if they’re into rock music… Plus, if you see someone on Patook you think is cool you can give them a star rating, and if they’ve also rated you the app generates a list of mutual matches. Now just need to find a drummer and it’s on!

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3. You can easily find groups to join

Missed Fresher’s Fair? Too many flyers? Want to know when the next Greek rush is? Cut out the paperwork and the legwork and discover the best groups on campus. Patook’s beacons let you join a group conversation or start your own, and anyone in the area can take part, so you won’t miss the inception of the Wizards and Muggles Society, or the latest LAN session of League of Legends…whatever floats your boat.

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4. S-electives

Is a cappella still in, or is it finally OK to be tone-deaf again? Is anyone else taking podiatry, or am I on my own with the foot thing? Will this complement my major, or does it just sound like fun! Find out what everyone thinks about the latest selection and get your faculty to post lists on Patook for instant access to your options.

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5. Lets your voice be heard

Beacons are conversation hubs enclosing areas as small as a coffee shop, or as large as the whole Uni, and anyone in range can join the discussion. Find out what people are talking about and have your say on issues that matter to you by commenting on trending subjects or creating your own. Student unions are starting to use Patook to bring people together and discuss hot topics, so encourage yours to follow suit. Whether you want to find a team for a lunchtime kick-about, set up a residence washing-up roster, or discuss the college’s equality policies, you’re sure to find others with something to say about it!

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6. pm me, k?

Patook includes a private messaging system, so you can talk securely one-on-one. You don’t need to use your real name on Patook and it includes anti-harrassment settings (like one-shot messaging: if you don’t reply to a user, they can never message you again), so your cosy chat won’t be plagued by random trolls or creepy stans.

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7. Makes sure you know where it’s at

Got a party coming up, or are you looking for the hottest venue? Don’t be the only one who didn’t know: find the latest events or post your own gig on Patook and get your guest list rocking! Keep everyone updated on times and places, and ensure you come prepared with the right food, drink or dress code.

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8. Sharing hints and tips

Beacons are a great way to share handy hints and tips. From cheap eats and summer jobs, to the newest clubs in town; from useful software and stationery, to proofreading services to spruce up your thesis: enquiring minds want to know. If you’ve found a $7 pizza deal it’s your duty to save your fellow studes from eternal ramen hell.

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9. Find out about volunteering

Volunteering is not just about buffing up your resume (though it sure doesn’t hurt). Helping others can be seriously rewarding and leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. So take some time off from studying, or partying, and check out Patook for news of volunteering opportunities on campus: like CircleK, or local animal- or elderly-care organizations. If you’re already involved in volunteer work, encourage your group to use Patook to seek new members and bolster their ranks.

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10. The best way to stay in touch

Whenever you make new connections in life, it’s important to keep interacting if you want to cement your friendship. With all the methods of communication out there, sometimes your voice can get lost in the babble, especially on a platform like Facebook, where everyone you ever met is talking all at once and you don’t get to see all posts. Patook allows you to stay in touch with the people closest to you, who are going through the same things you are, so hopefully you’ll form bonds that will see you through your college career and, maybe, a lifetime to come!

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Patook is available to download, FREE on:

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