As someone who can't help but make friends, I have to say that it's not all that it's cracked up to be. Most of the time they are friends when they want something off of you but not the other way around. Get yourself one or two close buddies and that's all you need.

Having said that, look to you own social class. If you are the geek then befriend the other geek. If you are a metalhead, then hang with other metalheads. It's not rocket science. If you are in between cliques, like rocker/nerd/jock then don't show any interest in either group and start your own caste. Look disinterested and don't be too eager to be everyone's friend right away. People will gravitate towards you and start up conversations. Especially girls.

Good Luck..:thumbsup: