>Start college in a week >Haven't been in a "social

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Throw yourself into the fire. Be thoughtful of you're actions and words and be kind, in that order.

The only real way is to put yourself out there in some way. Try campus clubs, check around local bars/venues, attend dorm events if possible, see what's going on around campus. If those aren't an option, talk with classmates and develop some sort of bond with them. You'll never converse with people if you aren't around others.

Most importantly, don't be afraid of failure. You'll figure out what does and doesn't work with people over time (types of jokes for types of people, topics, etc.) Personally I went through 2 years of failure socially, but lately I'm getting some worthwhile results with things (though I'm a more extreme case than most I feel).

Be nice/chill with people, and most importantly don't say anything weird or harsh. It's better to say nothing than something bad. Observe how others socialize, don't stress, and just keep at it.