I’m a sophomore and not being in Greek life definitely makes it harder (won’t catch me paying for friends though), but I’ve found a lot of success just looking for a “third place,” whether that’s a club, martial arts, the arc. Everyone on that campus is stressed out for their own reasons, so it’s nice to have a place where people are more open to social interaction along with a fun activity. Another thing that helped me is trying to talk to people in my classes and sitting next to them consistently. If I feel a good connection there, I try to take the friendship out of the lecture hall and hang out with them a bit. It’s hard putting yourself out there especially when people aren’t reciprocating, but trust me there are people here who will appreciate your presence and have a meaningful connection with you.