I came to university in September thinking that I'd make friends and have a good time but so far, that hasn't been the case. I've tried to make some friends by going to some fresher events, talking to flatmates and coursemates but I still haven't met anyone that I'd consider a friend yet. The first few weeks of class, I was in a lecture with two girls, we spoke a bit, then we followed each other on Instagram after one of them suggested that we could hang out, but we never did. I speak to some people in seminars and sit with them in lectures but we never do anything out of class. I think they already have their own groups of friends anyway.
I went clubbing for one of my society events, met two other girls, who I hung out with throughout the night, exchanged contact details again but I haven't seen either of them since. Then the last time I went to another one of the society meetings, I met a girl who I actually found out was in the same hall as me, followed her on Instagram and haven't seen her since (to be fair, this was only like two weeks ago, I haven't been to another society meeting yet). When people ask for my Instagram, I feel like that's it, I'll never hear from them again.
I'm in a block with over fifty people but no one ever talks to me or knocks on my door. I wouldn't mind so much if I had friends to hang out with but I don't. I honestly didn't think it would be this hard to make friends at university. At this point, I feel like I'm in a prison cell. I only come out to use the bathroom or go to class. I rarely go down to eat (catered accommodation) because I don't want to look like a loner. Can't even order a takeaway because there's no food places nearby and it will be awkward standing outside by myself waiting for it to arrive then carrying it back to my room alone. Literally all I eat these days are sandwiches or paninis.
I honestly thought that my university experience would be different. I came here wanting to join the gym and become healthier but nothing seems to be going to plan. I probably would have left by now if I didn't like my course. Does it get any better?