Meet others through volunteering for important causes! Volunteer Match allows you look to search for volunteer opportunities by location. Just search 'Chicago' to get started!
Search for local Meetup groups! "People use Meetup to meet new people, learn new things, find support, get out of their comfort zones, and pursue their passions, together."
Deeper Conversations is a website by Ian Chew (read more about him at https://deeperconvos.com/authors/ian-chew/) This article provides helpful strategies on how to connect with your fellow students!
An article from Very Well Mind about belonging and ways to feel it, by Kendra Cherry, MSEd: a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist, psychology educator, and author of the "Everything Psychology Book."