Next week I start college as a freshman. First week there are no classes, but I don’t know what to do. There are only events at night, and I don’t want to be in my dorm the whole time seeming anti social. Ive never been so socially active and outgoing, but I want to be. I want to make some guy friends and talk to girls, Im just worried Ill get there and be bored while people are becoming friends within 5 minutes. I already know my roommates, we text each other. Theyre both really cool, but I think we ultimately have different personalities and thus will be friends with different people. I also dont want to just hang around them only, and seem like I’m shy and in need of a buddy. Thats how I used to be, which makes me feel shameful. Plus, there will probably be parties the first and second weekend that I wouldn’t want to miss due to lack of notice/social interaction and communication. Any advice? Thank you
One thing you could do is to check into your dorm floor’s common area. From people that I know who have been in college, those rooms are usually filled with random people who just jump into conversations. Another option is to just greet people on your floor as they pass by you. Hope this helps!
That does help. Thank you! 
You could also think about joining some clubs or extracurriculars that pique your interest- it would be an easier way to meet people who are interested in the same things that you are! And when classes start, try to say something to your classmates, even if it is just a question about homework.
Most importantly, figure out what you are comfortable with. Some kinds of parties or events might end up being unappealing to you, and that’s completely okay and normal.
If you’re living in the dorms with a lot of freshmen, pretty much everyone is going to be looking to meet new people and do new things. Something you can try doing during the day is invite people to try different things on or around campus. You could invite your roommates or other students on your floor to go eat in the dining hall (and if there are multiple dining halls, then try each one!). If there are nearby places that have good reputations near your school, invite people to try them out with you. I went to a decently big school so something we did in groups in the beginning was just exploring the campus–finding the dining halls, finding lecture halls, finding the bus stop, etc. You’re all in the same situation and that can be a real bonding experience. Say hi to people you see or who you are around, and just generally try to be visible. Like the poster above said, instead of hanging out in your room, try to hang out in the common room or student center or other places where lots of students spend their time. Ask people in your dorm if they’re going to such-and-such event and walk there with them. If your dorm has events, then participate in them and chat with the people around you.
Even if you don’t see your roommates becoming lifelong friends, it’s okay to still spend some time with them in the beginning. It can be less intimidating inviting people to do things if you can say “My roommate and I are doing such-and-such. Do you want to come?” Just generally try to keep putting yourself out there. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t find your best friends right away. Relationships and friendships take time. Be open to new activities and new people, and never be afraid to ask others to do something fun.
I’ll only have the 19th-23rd for free time before classes start on the 24th. I have 2 job interviews, a couple of required freshman sessions, meeting my roommate on the 20th, etc.
Make sure to check with your school to see if anything big happens during that week.
I can’t imagine that there’s a full week that isn’t absolutely full of getting-to-know-each-other activities. Attend some of them.
I agree, check to make sure that there aren’t more activities during orientation/welcome week.