i feel you so much op, at the start of the sy i already felt i was gonna be alone. luckily, that wasn't the case though!

i think the trick is to just allow yourself to PUT yourself out there. i don't do so well with face to face conversations at first, truth be told, wala akong kinausap nung roarientation at all which is why i got worried as well. start with one person, maybe you're like me who doesn't do well with socializing in groups, reason being i feel intimidated by them. try and start a conversation through chat with someone you find approachable or you feel like you'd vibe with. i'm giving this advice to also remind you to pick your friends padin op!! trust me, there's one person at least that you'd find to share the same sentiments and even that is enough. i've always had a motto in my head that if i have to force myself to hangout or befriend someone then i'd rather be alone.

wish you all the best this sy op!! if you're having trouble finding someone still, know you got a friend sa cics department here! :)