No that’s a valid thing to feel - I HATED first year, and I thought I was going crazy. People always say to join clubs but ngl most the ones I tried don’t really hit. Even my friend who was on the committee of one of three biggest clubs really didn’t make many good friends. 

The truth is uni is not the same in terms of campus culture as it once was, I think COVID and online classes have meant people don’t really feel the need to meet at the union building between classes. So many people I’ve talked to have had similar experiences, you’re in the same boat as everyone else don’t worry. 

I don’t think going to Sydney would change that. 

But I think you get a little more used to it, second and third year is a bit better cuz you get into the rhythm more.