Social life? Is there such a thing?

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<p>To tell you a little about my predicament...</p>

<p>I am a student at a huge East Coast public university and live off-campus in a major city. My problem seems to be the opposite of what I am supposed to have - instead of social life keeping me from work, it seems like work and my academic goals seem to be keeping me from making any friends. Obviously, living way off-campus during your freshman year tends to screw up your prospects in that regard, but I have a hard time believeing that my living situation alone is to blame. </p>

<p>I just cannot seem to connect to people! Lectures and discussion sections are my only opportunity, but all communication there is usually utterly hollow and doesn't lead anywhere. It's like everyone is stuck in their own little world when they are around me, and then they suddenly get sociable when I'm not around. My interests, besides women and alcohol, are mostly intellectual (as in, I actually enjoy most classes I go to), so that may be a part of the problem, but what can I do about that?</p>

<p>Any advice for the sophomore year?</p>

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<p>Why don't you just LIVE ON CAMPUS? just connect with floormates/roommates and build your network from there.</p>

<p>also what did you do during orientation? lie under a rock?</p>

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<p>Because his/her financial situation may not be as good as most (ie: parents may not be paying for everything). Dorm rooms are often the biggest ripoffs on university campuses from a purely economic point of view. </p>

<p>My advice, join some clubs you might be interested in. You don't have to be one of those "leaders of everything" people but join the debate club or something.</p>