<p>So heres the deal. I am a college freshmen and have been in college for little over a month and I really have not made any friends. I do talk to people in my classes, but were not that close. I don't know anyone in my dorm, my suite mates don't talk to me and my roommates always gone and we NEVER talk to each other. I eat every meal alone and I am starting to get really depressed and questioning if I made the right college decision. Is this normal? What do I do? P.S. I am really really shy and awkward. Also I go to an out of state college where I know not a soul. I also miss my home ansi just don't want to let my parents down if i transfer. UGH</p>
<p>Have you tried joining clubs, volunteering, or getting a job on campus? It’s easier to meet people when you are doing an activity together. If you are naturally shy, you might need to make more of an effort. On-campus counseling might also help. They deal with students’ social and transition issues all the time and might be able to give you some suggestions.</p>
<p>I went through exactly the same thing in chapel hill.
I was out of state and the students from north carolina just didn’t seem to be interested in my advances-I was from Florida. I also ate alone but started to bring the paper and read. No i phone back then.
Also most of the dorm would go home every weekend when there was no football game so the dorm was empty. One time I even went through rush to meet people but was not that interested in joining. </p>
<p>I met people at a campus church, joined a few clubs, and worked out. Also helps if you find a volunteer opportunity if it is of interest. Eventually I met more people but even thought of transferring as late at christmas break. Ended up staying and loved the place second semester.
Good luck</p>