I got to James Madison University. I’m a sophomore. My freshman year was tough because I didn’t connect to a lot of people. Still made friends just not any I really wanted. Except for one. I also didn’t get involved so that’s my fault. But I’m a hippie, laid back, not preppy at all, kind of girl who loves classic rock and metal and people who aren’t so into social media and all that kind of trivial mainstream stuff. I love hippie guys. My best friend here has long hair, is a guy, who is into all the same music as me and who has the deepest meaningful conversations with me every time we’re together. I know most American colleges share the same qualities and I will probably never find a school with everything I want but I feel like I’m not at the right school for me. JMU is preppy for the most part, and there definitely aren’t that many hippie guys here. Most girls I’ve met are pretty similar. A lot of my clubs haven’t started and I’m joining clubs where I feel like I’ll meet more hippie people like me but I don’t know if this school maybe just isn’t my fit? I feel so lost and like I wasted so much time. But I just don’t feel like I can find my place here. Maybe I made the wrong choice. Maybe a school like the university of vermont would be a way better fit for me? Any input would be great
Why not join a club that you wouldn’t normally think of joining, something way out of your comfort zone? You might find some value there, and you might find some of mainstream stuff fun (and they might find your interests fun too) Most everyone your age is struggling to find themselves and what you like now is unlikely to be what you’ll like in a few years. You might make a few new friends that way.