<p>Hey everyone. I'm a second semester freshman at a very large state school. I didn't perform to the best of my ability in high school, so this school was one of my only options. I like it okay, but the state and atmosphere is pretty conservative. Of course, at a university there are all kinds of people, but as a whole the university is a lot more conservative than I am. This makes it more difficult to find people that share my values. </p>
<p>I have yet to find my "friend group." Honestly, I don't have many friends at all. I have lots of acquaintances, but not people I hang out with on a regular basis. I also have 3 close friends, but to be honest I don't really enjoy their company. I spend a lot of time with them, but really I only hang out with them so I won't be alone.</p>
<p>I've tried to get involved. I joined a sorority and was elected to a leadership position, and I've joined clubs and taken classes I was interested in. I haven't really gotten into my major yet, but I have a very good GPA. I just haven't found people like me and I don't know how to. </p>
<p>I'm very lonely. I see my friends from home posting pictures with their new friends and I feel jealous. This isn't what I wanted out of a college experience. I'm wondering if all four years will be spent like this. I find that I'm kind of introverted, so maybe I'm just not trying hard enough? I don't know. Is anyone in a similar situation or can offer advice?</p>