So to keep myself busy I've been thinking about forming a few activity groups on campus, such as a laid-back chess club or writing group. They would at least be opportunities to socialize with like minds, and maybe make a few new friends. I've done a little reading, and all the resources suggest having a core group of friends to start with.

Problem is...

I have no friends and no way to make friends right now. There are no nearby groups for what I want to do where I could potentially meet some friends first, and to backtrack that's the advice that would be given if I were looking to join one - to attend one I like in the first place without expectations. I feel like I've exhausted the opportunities in the classroom already this semester, unless something changes on its own down the road.

I'm trying to keep going and make plans to drum up interest, but it's just disadvantage after disadvantage and I wish I could be on neutral ground for once in my life. Any ideas how to generate interest in these things? I'll be asking my own questions about what I need to start these groups later, but I'd like to go in with a couple ideas of what my next move after that will be.