feeling behind during welcome week
It's my 4th day at college and I feel so alone. I get that this is normal to some extent, as it's a new living situation and environment completely, but everywhere I look people have friend groups or people they genuinely seem to click with.
I'm naturally more introverted but I've been putting myself out there from the very first welcome week event I went to. I spoke to another person who was also alone, and we both introduced ourselves to a table of people. Every event I've gone to since, I've continued to introduce myself to others and make conversation with those around me. The problem is, people already seem closed off with their friends, so when the conversation or event is over, they go back to whoever they came with and I feel like I'm right back where I started. I feel like there's something wrong with me because I meet so many people but still can't walk away with a friend.
I'm slowly becoming closer with my roommate, but they are in a similar situation as me. I'm also putting more effort into getting to know my suitemate, but they have other friends already. I know I have to give it time and I'm trying to remind myself that it's only been 4 days and that clubs, classes, and just repeatedly seeing the same people will probably make things easier.
I'm just wondering how I somehow missed the window of making friends for welcome week. I know it's only day 4 but I've felt like this since day 2. I was originally very emotional and overwhelmed about moving in and leaving my family, but I still put myself out there and met new people, so it's not like I'm not trying.
I understand that it's not necessarily over on day 4, but I can't help but feel anxious and upset.