I plunged myself into debt to go to college all the way across the country. I wanted a fresh start because I was sick of everyone around me back at home. Im pursuing my dreams and I love my school, but I've been lying to everyone including myself about one thing. I've told everyone that Ive been making friends and that I regularly hang out with people, but the truth is that I'm incredibly lonely. I havent made any actual friends of my own. I get along great with my roommates, but they both have their own friend groups. I dont have anyone to go to or hang out with. Its so embarrassing. I did all of this to go to a school where I didnt know anyone so I could make new friends, and here I am. My birthday is in a week and I have nobody to spend it with. My family and old friends are across the country. I'm pretty independent and introverted, so im not super depressed about it, but it still doesnt feel nice being so alone constantly.