<p>I'm entering my last semester of college and I'm feeling a lot of regret. That's probably normal. It's inspired me to really make the most of the end of this, and to carry that forward into grad school.</p>
<p>I am a transfer student; I lived at my first college, and it didn't go well. I had a lot going on and used that as an excuse. I ruined a fresh start, and paid the price. So, when I transferred, I decided to be a commuter and, as a commuter, decided to rush through college (I will have completed my degree in under 4 years).</p>
<p>As a commuter, making connections and having a social life has been hard.</p>
<p>I'm involved heavily in one activity on-campus despite commuting, but it hasn't done a ton for me.</p>
<p>I'm under 21, and I don't drink alcohol. I've found that to be a limitation, too, as most of my classmates, being seniors, are over 21 and go to 21+ venues for fun.</p>
<p>I made a serious effort to be friendly last semester. It bought me a few "situational friends" to chat with before class, but nothing more. I'm just not satisfied, I guess, because I had a really interesting social life in high school. I struggled to transition from HS, where you have forced socialization in a way, to college, where classes seem to be a bad time to meet people. I haven't really enjoyed it, even though I will likely graduate summa cum laude and have a lot to be proud of.</p>
<p>So, don't hold back. I'd like specific, constructive advice on how to make the most of my final semester socially. What, exactly, can I do? Moreover, as I move forward to grad school (same school, same commuting situation...just a different program), what can I take with me? I used to have a ton of self-confidence, and lately, I've been kind of rattled.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>