<p>I'm a sophomore in college this year. I did my freshman year at a smaller university, where it was really hard to make friends because it was primarily a commuter school. I had a few people I would talk with during dinner and stuff, but only one friend I had a strong bond with. I was depressed for most of the year because I was so lonely. I transferred to a bigger school this year that has a better social life, and also better academic quality. So far I haven't made any new friends. Yes, I have been trying. I start up conversations with people I sit next to in lecture halls. I go to school events and parties. I'm in two clubs. I tried joining a sorority but I didn't get into one. I miss my friends from high school. People told me I would only miss them my freshman year, and that I would make new friends, but that is clearly not the case. It seems like they are moving on with their lives because they actually have friends that their colleges and I'm just some loser who's stuck in the past.</p>
<p>You have just started school. You need to let there be time for these friendships to form.</p>
<p>Are you in a dorm now? Start talking to people in your dorm. Invite them to activities. Go to any dorm activities there are. Join a intramural team. Maybe join a service club so you will spend time with people.</p>
<p>Are you a commuter? Go to the commuter lounge/join the commuter club.</p>
<p>Also talk to the counseling center to get more support.</p>
<p>It takes time. It can be hard to make friends at a commuter school, as you noticed last year. People are busy and rushing between classes, work, and home. Your new college is more promising, but you are transferring into a place where other people have had longer to form groups. So don’t be hard on yourself. You had friends in high school, so you know how to be a friend. It just takes longer in certain situations. Clubs and dorm activities will help. </p>