<p>I think it’ll help if you join a club. Like a church group, community service group or some sports group. People tend to be really friendly in them, and you know you have common interests (and that you’ll be seeing each other often). As for randomly approaching people…I’m not sure how you did it specifically, but I personally don’t tend to become really close friends with people who randomly started talking ot me unless we have something binding us together (such as a club or a class). It’s kinda hard to keep track if you only see them once a week. But I am sure you’ll find lots of friends as the year gets on a roll. :)</p>