Some people come to us for a specific reason, some come for some time and a few stay for life.
What about setting up an intent to find a friend for a lifetime? Using an intent has an upside to it - You can choose exactly what kind of person You want, cool, gloomy, lively, smart, strong etc. Or you can wish for a person that You need, or someone who will help You in self-development.
Make sure You're not trying to use new acquaintances for egoistic purpose of becoming more, because it usually just hurts you in the end. For example you find a new friend from an art school thats very charism