Anon,
You never know who might become a good friend, so be open to conversation with different people.
It might be the person you see every week at the library or the person you get talking to at the bus stop.
It could be sitting next to the person who is on their own at lunch and making small talk.
Or it could be attending a university event and finding out you have lots in common with other students.
Some societies may have trips away, so taking the courage to sign up to a weekend away could also help you make friends.
You could be really pro-active and arrange a social with people from your course or housemates.
Friendship takes time, but if you are willing to get to know people, to spend time with them, and to make an effort to hang out, then you should begin to build friendships.
All the best,
Oluwatosin – 2nd year podiatry student – University of Huddersfield