I have no friends in high school or college. What should I do?

It's not easy when you feel like you have no friends at school. I know it can be difficult but going out of your way to speak to people can really help, even if it's just a quick hello, or a question to someone you sit next to in class. It can be really helpful to bond with people over shared interests and hobbies, so if your school offers after school clubs or societies then try and join up to some that interest you!

Make friends with yourself first. Understand that your value may not be appreciated by those in the tiny pool of people in your school. Develop into someone who would be loved by the people whose values you respect. Once you respect yourself, approval from others becomes a happy perk, but not something to be relied upon for your happiness.

It's okay to not have friends, but don't let that stop you from being happy. Try not the think that you don't have friends because of you, think of it as: Out of the hundreds of people in college and school, you haven't met everyone, Join as many extra curricular/clubs as you possibly can, find a common interest with one person and everything will take it's own path from there. And if all else fails, find a friend within yourself; find happiness within yourself.

I think you should try to communicate and take the first step, and trust me the world is waiting to accept you.

Be yourself and the right people will attract, you probably have no friends because people don't know you, if you let them know who you are and be free and kind with everyone, you'll have many friends :) good luck 👍

I felt this way during the first two years of my college life. I was sad most of the time and unmotivated to go to class because I felt like I was alone. I overcame this by joining a volunteer organization, and they made me feel like not just a friend, but family. Maybe this would work for you, too. Try joining a club that caters to any of your interests. I figured that the common ground I shared with people from my organization (willingness to help others) became the solid foundation of my friendship with them.

Having no friends, or feeling as though you have no friends, is not uncommon. As we age, connections become harder to maintain, and we have fewer of them than when we were younger. It's common for this situation to lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. The easiest answer is to try and find some friends! This can be easier said than done. Especially as we get older, it can be hard to know where to meet people and find connections. A couple of ideas for high schoolers are clubs and elective classes. After school activities are a great way to meet new people. Find out if your school has any clubs you might be interested in. Even academic clubs are a great way to get study partners, which can lead to friendships. Elective classes, such as art, choir, band, or a computer class, will put you near people who might share an interest in that class. Advice for meeting people in college is the same, except that college is even easier! College usually has a lot more clubs and elective based classes where you can meet people. Because college classes are more difficult than high school, more people are trying to get together to study and share notes. And, of course, if you live on campus, you are surrounded by other people. Even if you don't live on campus, or are attending a community or technical college, your school probably has a place for students to hang out. Try spending some time there between classes. If you recognize someone from a class, go talk to them about the latest assignment! Meeting people and making friends is all about being able to put yourself out there. It can be intimidating to talk to total strangers, but if you don't let that stop you, you can make new friends in no time! I like to ask a stranger a question about themselves right away. They're usually happy to tell me about themselves, and it helps me think of them as a potential friend, rather than a total stranger. And of course, never forget that if you are feeling lonely, you can find a Listener here on 7 Cups to talk to.

its ok be active creative spend time on you develop yourself join community talk to the people aproach first be happy friend are the part of life they will come and alwz be happy

I often felt like I struggled to initiate friendships, and even if I had some I struggled to then maintain them for long periods of time. A way I went about trying to make and keep friends was to try new activities to meet new people. I also pushed myself to be a little bit more persistent in starting conversations with people (even strangers or people you aren't that familiar with yet!) than I would have been otherwise. Friendships don't just happen; they have to be actively worked towards, especially if you want them to become meaningful and lasting relationships. It may feel tough and even awkward at first, but try not to let that discourage you. Instead, try to take it on like a fun challenge - one that has the promise of a positive impact on your life. Most people out there don't have 'too many' friends, so you'll see how many people would actually be totally elated to have you join their circles!

I didn't have many friends throughout school. A big thing i learned is to go do things. Join clubs, volunteer. Find people that enjoy some of the things you do and you could be set for life.