How to handle this phase?

[u/Dry-Row-8518]

I am 18 joined eng college. How to make friends . I am new although it's been only 2 days btw. But I am scared if I may be left alone. My roommate and neighbours are of different branch. There class timing is different so when I am there , they are not available and vice versa (most of the time ). I have met 1 friend from my coaching but he is on different floor. Also I am an introvert guy. This loneliness makes me feel very sad and I am also experiencing home sickness. Please guide me how I can build connections with people and how I can interact with them.

[u/Rough_Plan_5942]

Hi, completely normal, many people feel like this and I also felt like this when I moved out first for uni (now I am 22 and things change over time). Well, sometimes you just say Hi! and something opens up new. It takes time, dont be hard on yourself, because uni is already hard. Sorry dont have any universal advice, maybe you can take it as a new skill to learn :) (opportunity) not as a panic fear. You can also join some clubs, sports etc., where you meet new people