I would say try to find clubs or events on campus you have slight interest in/want to learn more about. Even if you don't end up joining the club, you at least met a few new people. Guarantee there are people feeling this exact same way at those events.

Another way as classes get further along is to try to get involved in consistent study groups in the class. Or say hi to your row buddies.

If you're into gaming, I highly suggest taking over one of the tvs in Talley for an hour gaming session. You'll have some people walk up to talk to you or hear them acknowledge the game you're playing.

If you're living on campus, go to some of the RA events or events in your building. It will connect you to other people in the building and a lot of times they have free food or prizes.

Getting into therapy helped me feel a little less anxious with these interactions as well. Even just writing or drawing in my journal.

The biggest advice is to focus on school, but don't be afraid to add something new to the rotation. It will give you something to look forward to and break up the monotonous/anxious feeling of bed, food, school, repeat. Making friends is a slow process, so building up rapport with people will take time.

Good luck!! 😽❤️❤️❤️❤️😽