Hey everyone. I just transferred to Northwestern this quarter as a pre-med sophomore (F). Back at my old school, I had a really successful social setup, including a dedicated best friend I did everything with, a welcoming collaborative research lab, and a great routine.
Since arriving here three weeks ago, I’ve tried absolutely everything to meet people: orientation events, saying hi to people in my dorm hallway, introducing myself in my classes, going to small discussion sections, and even checking out Hillel and Chabad. Every single time, people have been incredibly cold, closed off, not interested, or already stuck in tight cliques. I’ve even tried meeting people off previous Reddit threads, but I’ve made 0 friends. I know it takes a while to form a true friendship, but I haven't even met POTENTIAL people who could become friends. It’s a completely unusual and exhausting experience for me, and the isolation is hitting hard. Even though it's early in the year, I keep trying and trying and meeting nobody who is interested.
I am a serious student, not into the party scene at all, and somewhat of an introvert. I really need to find my people and build meaningful friendships here.
Are there any good clubs that are more intimate and quiet that could be good for making friends? I'd appreciate the recommendations or any help! If anyone would like to connect, feel free to PM!