College is a time to befriend those who have similar interests whether that be people in your major or people with similar club interests. Unfortunately, college is also a time that many struggle with befriending people for many different reasons.

Personally, freshman year of college was rough for me because I remained friendless for a majority of the year. I was part of a friend group from August to October that year that unfortunately didn't work out but it was probably for the best. After that friendship dissolved, I remained alone for the rest of the school year trying to friend others but I was unsuccessful.

I joined the university yearbook club in hopes of making friends with people who had similar interests. No friendships formed in the club and I decided that I didn't fit in. I finally made long-lasting friendships starting in sophomore year that are still friends with me to this day. I am grateful for them being in my life so I don't have to relive the loneliness of freshman year.

I know I'm not the only one to have had experiences like this. I have met numerous college students who tried and failed to make friends because of a multitude of reasons. Reasons could include scheduling conflicts, lack of motivation, differences in interests and many others.

As we get older, it becomes harder and harder to make friends which is why making friends in college is a necessity. Students can make many connections with others that could benefit them in the long run such as networking for a career. There are many different types of friends but there are ones out there for everyone.

Never give up making lasting friends because they are out there. You may seem unsuccessful at first but give it time and one day soon enough you'll have a close connection to friends who care about you.