I Hate Beeing Shy And Socially Awkward

This is stupid and I know it, but I don't know how to be normal. I tried to talk to strangers but as soon as they make eye contact with me, I can't keep up. Now, because of my awkward personality, I might fail my last clinical practice. The university wants me to get minimum 50 patients to work with but I don't want to do it. It's more like I can't do it. I'm a radiography student so physical contact and being friendly are necessity. What can I do so that I be confident in front of people? How can I keep eye contact and stop my hands from shaking? I'm not looking for answers and I know nothing helps but I don't know what to do too. I always wonder why is it only me while everyone seems normal and fitting in.