<p>Facing awkwardness and dealing with uncomfortable social situations are two the reasons you grow socially in college. Instead of running away and being by yourself, you should try to put yourself out there and make small talk and be a good listener. Forced social settings = conferences=meeting with clients=interviewing for jobs=meeting your potential spouse’s family for the first time.
It has to do with gaining self confidence in yourself and thinking you are worth the trouble to get to know.</p>