Hi- I'm an older student back at university for a 2nd degree. I had experiences similar to you the first time around. If only I had known how to be at peace with myself and at the same time make some social efforts. I hope you can make some changes this time so you feel better. Have some fun, because it makes the work easier. Are you thinking of joining any clubs or other activities? Nowadays it seems a lot of schools encourage that to get you connected to the world. If you want to write and do anthropology, reaching out to people should be a natural, maybe. Have you thought of what you might do differently this time to create a happier situation for yourself?

Be kind to yourself. Life is hard.