<p>Here is why I think you have had trouble and here is how I think you can find what you are looking for:</p>
<p>• A lot of the places that the other posters mentioned are awesome places to start. Someone mentioned a fraternity, but there are also regular fraternities that accept non live-in members (but I do not know if there are any at your school).</p>
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<li><p>Join some clubs for students with similar interests</p></li>
<li><p>Go on Facebook and find some people at your school or in the surrounding area. Search based on interests, area, and ages.</p></li>
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