How do I make friends in college?

I'm an architecture student and I'm finding it hard to connect with people. I have a few people I talk to but it's more on the acquaintance side, but after that, we don't really talk outside of school related matters. I also have a hard time talking about more casual topics without making it sound like I'm conducting an interview.

I would really like some advice please.

Ps. No, my school does not have any hobby related clubs I could join, shame.

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southerngent · M

I’d say try some of the following based on what interests you:
-Become a regular at the coffee shop if one is close to campus
-check out the various bulletin boards around the student center, union, etc. some times they have fliers about cool things to do
-see if there’s a film or book club on campus
-join a study group. Especially for the harder courses. That’s a good way to get to know people. And maybe y’all go out to eat after the midterm or big test

It doesn’t have to be a school organization. Just have to find similar interests outside of the classes