Hi,
I recently posted something similar here. I’m an International Student and I just didn’t make any friends my first semester. I’m probably shy, but really not that shy.
I only made a few “friends”, more like acquaintances so far and they are all from Germany too, which means they’ll be gone by Christmas.
I’ve never been so alone in my life, it’s Friday evening and I almost can’t deal with it right now. I’m constantly thinking about going home but I planned going to college abroad for so long and my parents pay so much International tuituon, I just can’t.
Is it possible to make friends in the second semester? Everyone already has their “group”, I’,m lost. Did anyone make friends in later semesters? Maybe next summer when the new students come?
Hey you!
I know the feeling, I’ve been in a similar situation. Sometimes it takes some people some time to form strong bonds. At my old school, I made real friends on my third term. Just pin point people you have aligned interests and try to “plant seeds” of friendship every day. You could sit next to them in class, join their club, ask them to hangout, etc. I know its intimidating to approach people when they’ve already formed “groups”. My advice, take them one at a time. Be friends with most of them individually before penetrating the group. Also join a club for intls! 
It’s not too late! There are always new opportunities to make friends at college. Every semester you’re enrolled in new classes, and new classes present new opportunities to socialize. Talk to the people who sit near you, and any one you even halfway hit it off with, ask about hanging out. It could be as simple “hey, do you want to hit up the dining hall after class?” or “Do you want to study for the test together?” Or what have you. Personally, I didn’t make my good college friends until sophomore year, and then I made one of my best friends as a junior (during study abroad). Another I met senior year. Main ways I made friends: dorms, classes, “clubs” (I wrote for the newspaper), situational (studying abroad), and my campus job (made friends as a resident assistant)
Have you joined any clubs or activities? That’s another opportunity. Doing things where you have shared interests is a great way to find people to hang out with. And forgive me for what might sound like a stupid suggestion: does your university offer German language as a major or minor? If so, you may find those students perfectly eager to befriend a German
And also, so cultural anecdata. I don’t know if anyone told you this coming over here, but when I was going to live in Germany for a year, I was prepped that Germans are slower to form friendships (and may at first seem stand-offish), but that they take care (and time) to form genuine friendships. Americans, on the other hand, are notorious for charging in, guns blazing, to be friendly and makes tons of friends… but not all of those friendships are real, sustainable, or deep. (in the end, I think we all end up with good friendships, but Americans typically have far more acquaintances & straddle more “friend groups”) I think you’re in Canada, but our friendly neighbors to the North are similarly gregarious and super friendly. So that is to say, just give it a little time and I’m confident you’ll make some awesome, genuine friends.
It will never be too late. The important thing is to keep trying. If you stay in your dorm room and don’t open yourself up to the possibility of interaction then it won’t happen, how could it?
Also, remember that you are not only adjusting to college life like your classmates, which is tough enough, you are also adjusting to a new country and going through culture shock. As you learn to live in the USA this will get easier. It is hard also when you feel homesick and it is too far to be practical to go home for a break. And because your parents are not American and are living in your home country, they don’t have a full understanding of what it is like where you are in school. Because of all of these factors, your transition into college adjustment may take a bit longer than your American counterparts.
At my daughters school there are some international clubs for students who come from the same countries, joining a club like this might help you bridge the gap.
Thank you both for your answers
Yes I’ver realized that everyone is very friendly in North America and I also get along with everyone, I like them. But it just doesn’t go from the acquaintance level over to the friendship level and I don’t know why 
so I end up alone on Friday night and weekend days and it’s so depressing because I’m not really used to that.
Try inviting acquaintances to do something. Take a walk, watch a movie on Netflix, got to the gym, study together, whatever. Time spent together getting to know each other better may deepen the friendship over time. Real relationships take time.
I made my very best friend, ever, in my second semester of college. I didn’t know her before that time. Now we have been friends for over 30 years! So, yes, you can make friends your second semester.
Dogpiling on to say, that first year students often grab onto whoever is nearest at the beginning: everybody is anxious about settling in, making friends, adjusting to college. It is very very common for those first ‘friendships’ to change over the course of the first and second semesters.
It sounds as if the weekends are where you are struggling, so first think about what you would like to be doing on a Friday night or Saturday day. Do you want to be at the wild party or the film club? do you want to go for a hike or be kicking a ball around or be painting? Are you hankering for sushi? Then look for ways for it to happen. Having lunch with a loose group of people? ask what everybody’s doing on the weekend, or if anybody has heard of a good sushi place nearby, or has anybody heard any reviews of (insert new movie) or of (the band that’s playing at your college this weekend). See people throwing a frisbee or kicking a ball around, ask if there is room for one more. Coming out of a tough class? ask somebody if they would like to gather for a study session over the weekend.
@NorthernMom61’s advice is particularly good!
If you are still struggling when it is time to pick housing for next year, consider a theme house or co-op housing if your college has them. Go visit, see if you can eat a meal there or something to check them out. Also, is there a support department for international students? I feel like some colleges have that, and some have a space for international students to hang out. If that exists, spend some time there.
Can you legally work? A campus job is a good way to meet people. Or see if you can find a regular volunteer opportunity, or volunteer for some large campus event.
You might try starting a German-language meet-up group, where people gather at a coffee shop once a week to talk in German. You could schedule the meetup on Friday night or over the weekend, to give you something you can count on doing every weekend. You could get the newspaper to write about it or find other ways to promote it. You will find people on campus that are interested in your culture and language that way, and you can bond with them.
You should also make a point of getting out and about whether you have someone to do something with or not, so that you see other people around you and don’t feel so alone. You could go to the recreation center on campus and work out, or take your laptop or a book, magazine or newspaper to a local hangout, or even study in the student center or library. Look up events occurring on campus and attend speeches, art shows, etc.
Keep looking for ways to be around other people. In addition to clubs, you can look at sports, volunteering, student government, regular events on campus (like trivia nights if there are any), etc. Also if you are interested in any religions, there are usually very connected student religious groups that offer plenty of opportunities for making friendships. Look into dance groups as well if you like to dance.
If your campus is in a city, you can also look for opportunities to find clubs and activities off campus as well. It is definitely possible to make new friends at any time, not just the beginning of the school year. But it will be hard to find these people if you don’t leave your room.
never too late bud. start with those few friends of yours. I think you feel that you don’t have enough friends because you noticed that others have greater amount of friends. join organizations/club and I’m sure you’ll find the answer for your problem. or do you issues communicating with others? sometimes, its OK to have “few” friends as long as they are “real” friends.
It is definitely not too late. While you may see lots of people hanging out already in groups, trust me, there are plenty who haven’t yet found any close friends – but perhaps are not worried about it. And a lot of those who are hanging around in groups already may not be in love with their new buddies, but just looking for a safe harbor. Meanwhile, I agree with all the other suggestions, the main thing being if you are feeling lonely and sad, an organized group or activity is just an easy way to be around other people and eventually, get to know them.
Maybe you should try to join organizations? I think that’s one way college students are making friends or meeting friends. Because they meet people of the same interest as they do
Especially considering that you are an international student maybe you need a little extra effort 