I thought I was the only one with this. I'm finishing my second term for my Associates in Hospitality Management. I love people, but I find it hard to connect. I thought it might be the small size of my college, but as people came and left I was still alone. I also just broke up with my boyfriend (now my bipolar ex) just over 2 months ago, so it's been worse.
I get told I'm very mature for my age and that I have a bubbly personality. People don't talk to me though, just my teachers. I have a couple people I talk to over the web from time to time, but we have little to nothing common. When I tell people what I am into they just ignore me afterwards. I thought I was just weird and too different for them. It eventually turned into everyone I met. Almost like a bubble, I was sealed off from everything.
I'm still having trouble coping with this loneliness too. If it helps, find ways to relieve this by doing something you love doing. For me its writing, drawing, blogging, and talking on forums like this one.
I can tell you this: You aren't alone when you're here on PC

There are a lot of really nice people here who are here for you (me included.) I hope you find your niche and things get better!! <3