Keeping up appearances

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First post here, just thought I'd ask for a bit of advice. I am currently a junior in college and am finding the work in my major to be rather time consuming. It recently reached the point where I really had to quit my part time job to have time just to rest me senses. At any rate the small social network I once had is rapidly withering. (It was recently pointed out that i really dont know any of my 4 roomates I live with.)
So my question is, how do I try to juggle a very demanding academic life and a social one. I find it very depressing that a year ago I had a tight group of friends who I constantly hung out with and now I sometimes go days without talking to anyone Im even aquainted with. Yet part of me doesnt have the energy required to keep up with friends and aquaintances. How do the NT do it?

let them know you're really busy with academics. At times it takes directly reminding the person that you aren't avoiding them, and that you do value their friendship, you're just loaded up with work.

If you have a chance to get out, and you know of it in advance, let them know. If you just get some free time, see if any of them want to do something. Even if they're busy, they'll appreciate the attempt. Well, should appreciate.

I'm not sure if that really addressed your question, so I'm going to blame the 5.5 pots of coffee I've drank today.