I am 23 and didn’t make any friends in college. The pandemic, transferring in with prior credit, and being a commuter just completely fucked my ability to have meaningful connections with people. I used to cry about how lonely I was and if something was wrong with me for not having more (or really, any friends). Only now, almost finished with grad school, have I begun to develop some close friendships, and none of them are people I go to school with. I befriended someone who an old acquaintance of mine moved in with, and as we hung out more they introduced me to more of their friends and I connected with different people. It cascaded into me having lots of beautiful friendships, and just a few weeks ago I threw a birthday party for myself with 22 guests who I care for deeply and just adore their company. A few years ago I couldn’t have wrangled 2 people to have a party with. All this to say - don’t discount the fact that other people want to have meaningful connections just as much as you do. You will find your people. Some of them may be around for a lifetime, most probably just a season or two, but it will happen! Also, I don’t think these relationships I’ve cultivated would have grown so well had I had the opportunity earlier - I just didn’t have the emotional energy at the time, even if I wanted it. For me, I realize I had to become ready for multiple intimate friendships. I won’t repeat other advice already given in this thread, but wanted to share my person experience in case it was helpful. Wishing you all the best.