Okay, so its coming up to the end of my first year at the University of Leicester, and after all this time I can only say that there are people that I know, and I have maybe 2 or 3 friends. I've tried joining societies with similar interests but I haven't been able to connect with anyone, and since this was really important to me when starting uni it's causing me a lot of stress and it's hard to focus on an already difficult course. To make matters worse it feels like my flatmates are constantly going out with their different groups and I've tried to make friends with them but always end up feeling like an outsider (like I'm more of an afterthought or just tolerated or that any effort I make to socialise is completely one-sided) despite knowing them for the same amount of time. I've been open to clubbing and house parties despite not being particularly interested in them myself and by the end of the night I'm usually wishing that I stayed home. I've really pushed myself out of my comfort zone this year and been open and friendly to everyone I've met even though I'm usually introverted and social awkward, so I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'd really appreciate some advice on this, because I've had trouble making good friends in London as well.