To add to #5, it might be awkward the first time you invite someone(s) to do something, but think about it like this: no one will think less of you for asking t

To add to #5, it might be awkward the first time you invite someone(s) to do something, but think about it like this: no one will think less of you for asking them to have lunch with you. There's a really good chance they're too nervous to ask people to go to lunch with them too. It's really common in social settings where multiple people want the same thing, but are too nervous to ask the other person. A lot of people don't like making the decision or will wait for someone else to say something, but that usually results in nothing. In the end, there's no real downside to asking. It can be really hard to meet people, but college gives you constant opportunities to, so there's plenty to take advantage of. Chat with your class mates and once you've had regular conversation with them a few times, ask them to grab food or study together. The amount of friends I've made from study groups was huge, definitely recommend.