It's been 20 years ago for me but I was a loner and a nerd. I was also one of 2 Hmong people. I think we were the only Hmong there for awhile.
Now looking back, I'm actually glad to have been a loner. I tend to cherish my alone times these days. I get more done when I'm alone. When I'm with people I talk too much, not gossip or things like that, just stuff like technology, my kids, education, world news, etc.