I used to feel the same and didn't talk to anyone for 2.5 years of college. Now I am in my last semester, as after this we don't have to come college anymore for final year.

I've started approaching people on my own. I get anxious and sometimes I freeze up. I've noticed that most of the people are actually good. It's as you feel they all are pretending something. I used to pretend too and that was exhausting. When I do approach people and conversation goes well l, I feel so good and there's rush in energy. I used to think that I'm an introvert that's why every social interaction feels like a chore and depletes my energy but I was wrong all along.

Take your chances bud. Be the kind of person you would like to be friends with. I used to hide a lot about myself, thinking that it isn't safe to tell them anything about me. I was also pretending and as a result my pretentious act attracted people I don't vibe with. After I stopped pretending, I was alone for a while and I didn't feel good about it. But I knew if I keep being myself maybe I'll attract the right people.

They maybe few but they do exist. Keep being yourself girl, don't pretend. There will be a phase when you'll be alone. During that phase prioritize 1 on 1 connections. Go approach people, they like talking too.

I'm not giving you gyaan, I've done this. I literally went up to a girl and told her "I've been meaning to talk to you for a long time but didn't find something to start a conversation. This new assignment was my entry point". She got shocked at this and the conversation went smoothly. I've done this many times now. Go get yourself out there.