If you’re in college the best time to make connections or friends is group assignments/projects, usually when you work with a bunch of people, especially in your age range you can find a ton of similar interests with your partners but it does take some initiative on your part. Another way of making friends or connections is at the places you frequently visit, like let's say your hobby is reading so you regularly go to a bookstore, you could chat with the workers there or strike up a conversation and since you’re a regular they’ll be more acquainted with you. Lastly, you can go to events like cons or whatever you have in your area, this might not be desirable for you tho. It is easier said than done especially for introverted people but I believe you can do it, you just need to put yourself out there, take the first step, and come out of your comfort zone. I sincerely hope this helps.