@LuluCat - I think loneliness is more common in college than anyone wants to admit. This forum often has students posting that they are sad, lonely or friendless in college and it is so very unfortunate. College can be a wonderful bonding experience but some students simply struggle to find their peeps. 7 months is a long time and I feel for you. There are pinned threads on “what to try” to change your situation but the basic idea is - don’t keep doing what you are doing now, because something else needs to change to get you “out there” more. Getthing treatment for your anxiety may help. Some universities are better than others at giving students communities in which to find their friends so don’t feel like it’s all “on you” that this happened - sometimes it’s a fit issue. I don’t think there is one answer but my heart goes out to you and you should definitely know you aren’t the only lonely freshman.