Raleigh makes it to the cafeteria unscathed, and gratefully accepts a cup of water from one of the helpful seniors. He tries to make his face look appropriately grateful, though the expression feels pasted on. Wow, he hasn't had social anxiety this bad since back when his mother was scheduling him for playdates with strangers. 

His mother told him to find the girl carrying his extra gear - Shannon Barr, apparently - first thing, but running around asking after her sounds agonizingly awkward and he'll just make himself look absurdly entitled. So instead he meanders around, introducing himself to anyone who makes eye contact, trying to look friendly and approachable while not letting down his guard.