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Metallica
I had similar life to yours, good early elementary years and absolute hell until grade 12, which was my best year. I drifted through college with decent grades, got my degree yada yada--but I didn't even realize/have the will to change until my fourth year of college. They key thing here is that you recognize you need to change and have the desire to change.
Forget all the past, the past has no bearing whatsover on the present or future--don't give the mistreatment you received a second thought it's a complete waste of time. Instead participate in anything and everything at college--clubs, committees you name it. Your network of friends/acquaintances will grow and grow.
Also, just try making small talk in class with the people beside you it can be as simple as saying hi hows it going, how do you find this class etc etc...If the other person is extrovert they'll basically do all the work for you and all you have to do is keep the conversation going by throwing in your bit here and there
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