Is making friends in college really that important?

I’m a super introverted girl who finds it hard to make new friends in new places. That makes me start wondering is it really that important to make friends? I’ve heard so many ppl saying going into college is about networking, meeting people that might affect your life. Ah maybe I should just ask you guys how to make friends, I’m not even sure what I was looking for , and I genuinely don’t know the answer