I'm a teacher who moved to a new area and happen to live right by a campus. I see plenty of girls I would love to meet (or even guys to hang out with), but it's never in a way I feel I can interact with them. I've been on campus a few times for things, but it would be weird to start chatting with someone on their way to class or go chasing after someone.

What can I do to meet some of these people I know are college kids? Or how do I get into a group of fun/interesting people so I can meet others.

To go further, it's just depressing seeing what seems to be all pretty girls around me, but usually at a bit of a distance (that sounds much creepier than it is). I feel like I'm really missing out by not getting to know some of them and it almost seems like I'll be upset if I get to know some, but not others. Not necessarily a "grass is greener", but more of a "there's also grass over there". It's even more frustrating feeling I'm already kind of out of the bracket of being able to date a college girl. (I did not do any partying or a ton of socializing when I was in college.) Also, I do not drink and bars are the only place I can really think of to find people.

I know there's a ton of rambling, but I hope you understood some of what I'm saying.

Thanks in advance.

Edit: Thanks everyone. I really do appreciate your help.