<p>You are not alone. I tend to be on the introverted side and found it tough to bond with people during freshmen year- a long long time ago now that I am one of those OLD people 
I do understand, as I don’t think a college student would have a lot of fun hanging out with people with whom they don’t share common experiences. You need friends your age. </p>
<p>I found that I made friends with people who I shared interests with. Friendships tended to grow between people in lab classes - where you spent time interacting instead of sitting and listening to a lecture, study groups, interactive classes- seminars- and other activities where people were doing things together. </p>
<p>What is meaningful to you, and what groups are there that share it? Volunteering is a good way- is there a club that does something for the community? Is there an interactive class- theater, art, music- where people work together- that interests you? Are there some students you could form a study group with- and this might include going for coffee or a meal afterwards.</p>
<p>If you practice a religion, seek out some student groups. I think some college kids tend to let go of this in college- either they question their background or realize that mom and dad aren’t there to see that they go to church/temple. However, there are social benefits to these groups- meals together, holidays, outreach programs to charities- like Habitat, or food drives, where students meet each other. Usually the group leaders- pastors, rabbis- are adults who enjoy working with students, and they can be an additional support to students who feel isolated. </p>
<p>I will second the counseling center. They may have suggestions and even groups for students who find the transition to college not so easy. With a little effort, this can get better. </p>