<p>Hello.
I'm a freshman who doesn't live in dorm.
Currently, I have absolutely no social life.
Though I attended my university's orientation before school year started, I couldn't (or didn't??) make any friends. In the beginning of school year, some people approached and talked to me, but then they just went away, probably because I only answered to what they said and didn't engage in conversation with them.
Since then, I never talk to anyone when I'm at college.
I'm very comfortable to be all by myself, but I sometimes feel lonely to be alone.
I considered joining for some social extracurriculars (btw I'm already a member of two clubs which don't involve much social contact), but I'm reluctant to do so.
Will it be difficult to form a group of friends in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year, because by that time, different groups of friends would've already been formed?
I feel awkward and even uncomfortable in unfamiliar company of others, but most people just seem to naturally make friends with others.
Is social life really important?</p>
<p>Just chill...like minded people will gravitate towards you. Just try and get into some parties on campus.</p>
<p>Most of my friends are a year ahead of me or more, so just because people already have groups of friends already doesn't mean they aren't open to meeting more new people. I met my friends when I was a freshman, and I am now a sophomore. We currently have people from every year in our group of friends.</p>
<p>Yes, social life is very important. College is also a great place to develop the skills to have a social life. If you don't learn how to do this in college, it will be difficult to do so once you're out in the work world full time.</p>
<p>I strongly suggest that you get involved in one or two clubs that do involve a lot of social interaction. This will help you develop the skills to meet others. Believe me, you won't be the only shy person there. The quicker you get involved in such a club, the quicker you'll make friends.</p>
<p>Also visit your college counseling office. They may have groups that help shy people learn social skills. </p>
<p>If you don't get involved in some socially interactive clubs or get help from the counseling center, you'll probably have a very hard time making friends. Most college students make friends through dorm life and clubs. People don't just happen to meet each other. They meet through either seeing each other a lot in the residence hall or through interacting with clubs.</p>
<p>There also is a long, very useful thread on this subject that was made about 2 months ago. Check the archives of this board.</p>