My son is a college student and it would absolutely devastate me if he felt the way you did. A bit of motherly advice: Sometimes you have to break the ice to become friends with strangers. People love talking about themselves, so ask your roommates some questions about their hometowns, families, etc. You will find you have something in common with at least a few people in your dorm. Build on that. And by all means go to the commons area. It may be a bit uncomfortable at first, not knowing anyone, but you will soon find people that are just as homesick as you are; for I think that is what is going on with you. You are in a new environment, with new challenges, and I bet there are several students at your college that feel the same way.
However, I strongly urge you to see a counselor or therapist.
Is it normal to have no friends in college
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My son is a college student and it would absolutely devastate me if he felt the way you did. A bit of motherly advice: Sometimes you have to break the ice to become friends with strangers. People love talking about themselves, so ask your roommates some questions about their hometowns, families, etc. You will find you have something in common with at least a few people in your dorm. Build on that. And by all means go to the commons area. It may be a bit uncomfortable at first, not knowing anyone, but you will soon find people that are just as homesick as you are; for I think that is what is going on with you. You are in a new environment, with new challenges, and I bet there are several students at your college that feel the same way.
However, I strongly urge you to see a counselor or therapist.