When I (was in university),I (hated eating alone) at the cafeteria my lunch break, because (I felt awkward to have eye contact with strangers sitting across the table.
社会のさまざまな要求に応じるべく、過去10年間の間に大学の入学試験の形は変わりました。The style of university (9) in order to (6).
~の要求に応じる→meet the demands of~
The styele of university (entrance exam has changed over the last ten years) in order to (meet the various demands of society).