Aw I’m so glad you’re trying it. Irl i kept to myself a lot in high school, but when I got to college I convinced myself to put myself out there, and I made the best friends and loved the things I got to do. It was so worth it. I hope this ends up being a satisfying experience for you too even if it’s intimidating to begin with! I love actually getting to know fandom connections I’ve only seen floating by on the dash for years.