This is weitd and embarassing. I kinda want to learn how to make connections and ask for guidance from authority figures like professors in a university. I'm aiming for a good PhD in my field and would like to make best use of my Masters programme and get enough research (papers n internship)experience and also ask for LoRs or recommendations. But i don't want to come off as a parasitic student. I've seen people being very active with professors just so easily eveb if they they're socially awkward otherwise. They manage to enjoy college and get sommany opportunities and build connections. I fall short on that even though i literally freelance as my primary source of income.