You know what the next most important thing besides eating things is? Having fun. Of course. Because who needs to go to college to learn? However, I will acknowledge that sometimes being socially impaired means you don't go out very much. But maybe you should just not go out very much with friends-slash-random people who you barely know.
You can have plenty of fun just going out and doing the things you enjoy. If your campus puts on events, see how many you can go to. In fact, it's probably more fun to go alone than with people, because then the weirdies won't want to talk to you through the whole show or performance, and you can relax and enjoy in peace!
Or, because you're the learning type, go to all the lectures the college hosts. Usually, people who give lectures at colleges are very good at what they do, or else they would get fired. And they would have a horrible reputation that insults the very meaning of being a lecturer. Plus, sometimes the speeches they give are even inspiring, and maybe you can incorporate the things the person said into one of your papers that you will eventually have to write once your professors finally figure out that by freshmen, it doesn't mean you're still in high school. And using things you heard in a lecture is a good way to impress your instructors. They'll give you extra nonredeemable brownie points, and maybe never call on you in class.
Of course, there are ways to have fun without having to go to stuff. Usually, I enjoy taking a walk, but perhaps your campus or city isn't suited for walking. In that case, you should go exploring! It's way different from walking because you actually try to find stuff, not just wander aimlessly like you have no purpose. Even though we all know you have a purpose, which is walking. Maybe you'll encounter a dove, or a tortoise, or a walking, talking fire hydrant. Maybe you'll be a key witness to a crime that no one else saw, and they'll call you down to court to testify, and you'll get paid your measly $12 for an undetermined length of time, and then you'll be famous. Unless the jury gets it wrong. Then you should probably enter the witness protection program.
Or read. Reading is a wonderful way to escape the weirdness that is college. I claim a seat in the library on the quiet floor that's right under the plaque of one Ms. Diderikke Brandt, which is only a problem when a random kid decided to STEAL your lovely claimed spot and sit there for a very, very long time while you can no longer concentrate on what's supposed to be happening because you're focusing on the thief. The evil, cruel, vile thief. Okay. He's probably not that bad. But the whole not being able to concentrate thing is. Maybe you should be more flexible with your choice of seating.
Sometimes, you should just pick a book at random, and then see how far you can get through it before you just want to throw it out the window. Hint: Don't randomly choose The Scholarly Journal of the Science Council, Vols. 1-78 because you're just asking to lose your battle with boredom right there.
On the off chance that maybe you do have someone you want to hang out with, you could invite them over, and sit, and talk about your lives. Maybe normal people don't do that. Maybe that's why friends are hard.... Or you could watch a movie, maybe, if someone has a TV in their room. Because that could be fun. Or maybe you could go for a walk together. That could be fun too! Walks are good for your health and your fun level!!
Be careful you don't strain your fun muscles. Because then what are you going to do? Take it easy with recreation, because you never know what recreation could lead to. Maybe you decide to climb a tree that you see while walking/adventuring, and you bring your book up there to read, but when you get up to the top, there are angry squirrels, and they pelt you with acorns, and you fall out of the tree while trying to shield yourself from shrapnel. Maybe that happens. And you were trying to do was have some fun.
And remember: No dying allowed.
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