HEY HEYYY!! I think starting the conversation first always helps, people tell me I have a resting angry face, so when I went to uni I made it a point to try approach people first!! Ended up working out for me. No matter what, you’ll figure it out and I hope you find genuine people!! ദ്ദി(｡•̀ ,<)~✩‧₊

wahh i feel thisss!! It's also my first year of college this year and I think my resting face just always looks upset or confused. i think my brows are constantly furrowed and i dont even notice!! ˊᴖˋ

I think like Mire adviced you could start conversation to make yourself look more open to people, something that really worked for me was to ask people their name and they feel happy when you remember them
In case you feel really scared to talk to them you can try old school style and pass them a pass of paper, it looks super silly but I always have some paper and a pen with me just in case I want to talk to someone

as someone who was easily intimidated by others esp in uni, i became un-scared of people once i got to know them! just let conversations flow by being yourself. clubs and classes are nice since everyone has a shared interest, so there's already a given conversation starter

Smth u could do if ur comfortable w it is like decorating ur bag and stuff - eg. put like keyrings and stuff from things you like, they make for good conversation starters eg. i often put a lil plushie from a videogame i like on my bag and ppl who recognise it will come over and chat! Another thing i did but idk if i would reccomend is going up to ppl and asking if they want to play cards. This worked on like 2 ppl but i was quite abrupt abt it so like be smoother than me TOT . Another good idea is to just show up at like random events in fresher's week, doesn't have to be parties (honestly i feel like its kinda hard to talk to ppl at parties) but things like fairs and workshops - its a good way to meet ppl, i met one of my closest friends at a non-alcoholic sip and paint i went to on impulse! But the biggest thing to remember is that there is no pressure to have friends. Uni can be really quite lonely but you do find your people - relatively quick. You shouldn't ever feel u have to stay friends w ppl u don't like or are uncomfortable around. Ur safety and happiness comes first!

I get told the same thing and honestly what helped me find my crowd was in each class I would compliment someone I thought I’d get along with. Opening that door for future conversations and potential friendships. All the best to you!