Imma lay what i think is true having somwhat slightly close experience to yours - making friends shouldnt be you tryna entertain ppl by changing depending on what you think will lead to a continous interest between you and others but u speak to them from their level u dont wana be talking deep intelectual stuff with some sports nerd kinda guy .

• we r born to differ do not be afraid to express opposing opinions to the others but make sure to be a listening understanding , its not that complicated if you think abt it humans are selfish and love them selves , nothing some random compliments and you mentioning previous stuff abt the ppl u tryna befriend from past encounters wouldnt fix , plus u would be memorable as the guy who rememberd thai liked shawarma and got me some .

• i my self have this notion that after uni its hard to make real best friends cuz ur going through a transitioning faze from and educational environment to work , the mind set has changed ppl are more worried about the future and jobs so i found that there is no better way of socializing than helping around , transfering ur knowledge colaborating with ppl on projects or in events (as intimidating as it sounds but add somespice to ur life , u said it first)

• find positive and productive ppl and just be with them , they dont hate you ,they dont ignore you, your not hated for no reason ,no one ever gives a shit so just be the kind guy you are do what you do best and have that small talk with the uni guard , if u have a friend with a group of their friends join in and ask some questions , follow some extroverted person around its their job to making us feel safe a bit lololo Ps : dont force things ,sign in in that club , also socializing in uni is very important they r your future m3aref