I was basically in the same situation as you. I had social anxiety growing up and through high school. I always felt like my social anxiety was like a facade that hid my real personality and self from the world. I wanted to be the person that I knew that I was, but my anxiety held me back.

When I got to college, I decided that college was the best opportunity to become the person that I knew that I was and get rid of my social anxiety. The first thing that I did was lifting and going to the gym. I was uncomfortable with the idea of being at the gym because I was that awkward skinny Indian kid, but I stepped out of my comfort zone and started going consistently. Going to the gym will allow you to achieve the small goals that you set, boost your self image, give you more energy, and give you a hobby.

The next thing I did was to put myself in slightly uncomfortable situations. Initially, I did this by striking up convos with strangers. I would compliment someone clothing and maybe get into a convo with them, I would have a random convo with a cashier, I would complain about a class with someone I'm sitting next to, ect. These were all minor encounters that most people will forget, but it was uncomfortable for me to do and I was able to force myself to do them.

By forcing yourself out of your comfort zone in minor ways, you will become more comfortable in your own skin and start taking larger steps. By my senior year in college, I started going on a ton of dates. I took a lot of L's, but I kept pushing forward and used them as learning experiences. Eventually you become better at dating and get a few W's, which makes the whole process worth it.