College is not working for me?

I am currently going to a private University in Chicago. I am only a freshman and have been there for almost a month and a half. I hate it. I am originally from Minnesota & I feel like I’m a million miles away from home. I haven’t really met any people that I would call friends and everyone seems so different from me. They’re not at all down to earth, they’re just spoiled, rich kids. Does anyone have any advice on what I can do to feel more at home and meet people? And if anyone says do what I can to get involved I will have a problem with them. I’ve tried the club things and student government things. They just haven’t been working. Help please.
& if worst comes to worst does anyone know what it takes to transfer for second quarter? I would be coming home to the University of Minnesota which is at the same caliber as the school I’m currently attending.
any advice would be helpful.