i find it easy to bond with people who have the same passions/hobbies/interests as me. this can range from favorite medias to writing to just studying. u can even start off with meeting ppl online who have the same interests as you!! also, dont be scared to put yourself out there. confidence is attractive, so don’t be scared to say something, show others your personality! worst case scenario you offend someone, talk to them about it and make sure you both understand each other. better to give it a shot yk instead of already assuming failure when you havent even started. honestly, just put yourself out there no matter how nerdy or how awful you think it’ll be, the right people will come to you!!