I made 20 times as many friends my sophomore year in college than my freshman year.
My first year i've gained and lost friends from college. I think that the best way t make friends is to get a roommate that you don't know. Im going on my second year so im hoping to make new friends as well.
But my first year wasnt that bad. Join a lot of clubs that you are interested in so you can meet people with the same interests as you.