For reference, I’m in college and I’m 19 M

I went on 3 dates last year with the same girl but it ended up not working out. I talked a bit then asked her out from a small group our professor organized that’s how it all started but it was all online and virtual.

I then took the last year or so to work and improve myself physically and mentally, going to the gym, becoming more confident, dressing better, etc.

It’s a new year for college and I’d like to get back into the game but the thing is I’m just not sure how to see action. Yes I can ask out my lab partners or people in clubs or even maybe the acquaintances I make in my lecture classes but I feel as if those aren’t necessarily the right places to ask someone out and if rejection happens, it’ll be maybe awkward? I’ve tried to remember the phrase, “don’t shit where you eat.”

At this point do I just do straight up cold approaches on campus or perhaps a large sporting event like a football game for example?

Any suggestions or advice?

I’ve tried online dating didn’t have much luck with it unfortunately