delicate flower in college?

in high school i went to a small arts school and people kind of took care of me bc i'm a very 'sensitive flower' type. shy, prone to anxiety, not good at being assertive, sweet but skittish etc. i started at the beginning of the year at a huge college in a completely new place and am really having difficulties making friends and getting life together. suggestions?

everyone who is kind of 'in your face' leadership etc has been not for me, i.e. 'let's make gingerbread houses with my school club!'