sixth form loneliness

I’m in college, and honestly, it’s pretty similar here. A lot of people already knew each other from their old schools, and they stick to their own friend groups. I kind of accepted that at first and just focused on my own thing. But then I met another girl who was also on her own, and now we’re friends. Since then, I’ve found myself in a group with six other girls from different courses—it just happened naturally over time.
I’ve noticed that people tend to stick with others who have similar backgrounds, like race or religion, and they don’t always branch out. It can feel a bit cliquey, but I’ve learned to be okay with that. I also see some people who sit alone and seem closed off, so I don’t always try to make new friends.
But here’s the thing—I still meet new people through friends of friends. There’s always someone in my group who knows someone else, and the group just keeps growing, which is cool because I have people to hang out with during breaks.
My advice: try talking to people who don’t seem to have anyone to chat with—they’re usually more open to making new friends. Also, it’s good to be comfortable on your own too. Eventually, you’ll find your people!