How long does it take to find friends in the beginning of college?

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<p>I've met some people who are nice people, but it seems like we wouldn't reach anything higher than acquaintances. It's my 6th week of school, and I feel like all the freshmen have already bonded and made friends already. I've gone to a few organization meetings and met some people there, but haven't really seen them since. Am I stressing out too early or do I need to be more proactive in finding people to talk to?</p>

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<p>No it’s not too early, some people make friends easily and other don’t. Im also a freshman in my 6th/7th week and i have not made very many friends. I mean not really a shock to me since i don’t make friends easily, and it takes me second to find someone who has the same interests as me and i can be myself around.
It just takes time though.</p>

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<p>I didn’t make good friends until after Thanksgiving my freshmen year. But when I did find the right group, I clicked with them right away and we’re still close 2 years later.</p>

<p>Find people to talk to, but don’t worry if you haven’t found your niche yet.</p>

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<p>Do you guys live on campus? I live on campus and made alot of new mates at the start mainly because of the orientation week activities which were really well set up. They got everyone talking to one another and from that its been great.</p>

<p>Just keep chatting to people, don’t be socially shy or unwilling to show your true self when chatting to someone.</p>

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<p>I live on campus, and I’ve met at least half of the guys on my floor, and a few of the girls. In a couple of my classes, people seem to keep to themselves and it makes it hard to start a conversation with them. I know it’s ok to go down to the dining hall by yourself, but I’m tired of going alone.</p>

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<p>Be awkward and confident. Go up to random people and say hi. Invite people in your hall to go to lunch with you. Before you leave, see if anyone’s around and ask if they’d like to go with you. Be spontaneous, and don’t worry about coming off a little weird. You have to be out there and slightly awkward at first. Make yourself known, and available.</p>