How to get new friends in the first year of college ?!?

[hi buddy XD]

i thought about facebook , espically there is a group for my faculty and everyone on it but I am afraid to add someone and they refuse the request and It would be weird to see them in real after that .
so do you think should I give it a try or what ?
btw I feel shy to add girls because you know but I am easy going and talking with them in real soo somehow I feel so awkward writting this anyway , well any help will be greatly appreciated , thanks ^^

[NordTheEndless]

I personally Made more friends during class asking for numbers and if they where willing to exchange notes. I myself am awkward and shy at first but I did make quite a lot of friends that way. Just remember that other people around you are just as eager to make friends as you are. And Sometimes you just have to be brave and Initiate conversation!