As a personal question (dunno how I'd answer it as an assignment question), it's quite simple to make friends online: Find an online game or forum for something you're interested in and talk to people on it, but be careful not to give out any personal information aside from your interests. When you meet similar people, pursue their friendship. It's as simple as speaking up about a show or hobby you really like. You never know, maybe someone will speak up "me too!"