Why does nobody talk about how awkward it is to ask classmates to hang out?

Transferring mid-year means walking into a room where everyone already knows each other. You spot a group laughing at a table and think, "Should I just walk up and ask?" But what if they think you're weird? What if they say no? Nobody tells you how to actually make that first move without feeling like a creep.

I transferred last semester and spent weeks eating lunch alone because I didn’t want to interrupt. Turns out most people are just as unsure as you are. Anyone else overthink this way?