I did something similar to you and OP.

I commuted to university. I didn't even like my university and their teaching program was incredibly poor. Money was incredibly tight. I never fit into the culture. The whole thing was still an experience in finding myself. I found I didn't like cliques, didn't like drinking/partying culture and just wanted quiet and intimate friendships. And that's OK. University was full of difficulties and a poor experience for a lot of people. At least OP got through OK with good grades.

The good news for OP is that life gets better. Post-uni was the best time ever for me.....people around me were more grown up, I finally had money, working life was much better and I had freedom to pursue what I wanted. University sucked for me and I got over it quickly and life has been getting much better since. Just look forward to how awesome your life can be from here on.

I even went back to university for a postgraduate degree much later and had a much better academic experience. Also at that point I didn't care at all about getting into "student life" and just enjoyed studying.

Good luck OP.