Science of making friends?

Well, you are making this into a "scientific" issue when making friends isn't scientific. I've been like you growing up, bullied when I was your age but I'm trying to get myself back out in the community to meet other people,Unfortunately, I never went to a university to know people, thus I am going back to a business school in the fall so its going to help. It is extremely difficult when you are dealing with low self-esteem and confidence issues, but you have to try.. You will have a big campus full of uneasy students who will be new there and probably have the same jitters as you,Try to open yourself up when you meet roommates, then meet up with your fellow classmates. Talk about things that may interest ya, (sports, cultures,music, activities, and get enrolled into activties)you will be surprised that all those issues you are dealing with will help your self confidence. If you still feel tense, Im sure they have a student support system there to help you out. Good luck this fall