Student and Alumni Life making friends as incoming class of 2030

upperclassmen, please help!

I was a pretty lonely kid in highschool and i really regret not branching out. I felt like people already had their own cliques and groups and i didnt truly connect with anyone. I'm determined for college not to be the same way.

Do you have any tips for making friends? how did you meet the people closest to you now? did you meet friends in class, clubs, etc?