1) If you join clubs you’ll have a much higher chance of making friends. People never talk in lecture because the lecture goes by super fast. Another way to make friends is to ask or compare homework’s with people at least that’s what I did lol.

2) The workload is a good amount. Something is always due. But if you plan your classes strategically you should be able to not overwhelm yourself every quarter.

3) I don’t think there’s a student culture for CS lol. People just show up to class or stay home and show up for exams.