Don't worry too much if the initial interview and training don't progress. After all, student work is not the only choice for universities, and there are still many meaningful things worth doing. Many people around me choose to be agents, open small shops, tutor and so on. Finally, I can exercise myself well and make a small profit. (* _ _ *) Hehe
Your roommate's student work is excellent, but it doesn't mean that you are not as good as her. I don't think it is necessary to compare them, because the talents trained by universities are different, and I don't think they are comparable. Some people are very capable, do a good job and have a wide network of interpersonal relationships, but they have lost the most important thing-learning. (So I admire students who do a good job and study well ~ ~ Hehe) You are an English major. I think if you study well in your major courses, you will be very popular after graduation. You will be a diplomat, a senior translator and a simultaneous translator. They are all very awesome occupations! Personal abilities and students' work experience may not be so important.
Networking is very important in college, because after entering the society, someone may want something ~ ~ so there is no such thing as "completely out of focus". It doesn't matter whether these people belong to the student union or not and whether they have any "rights". For example, there are some good jobs and places in the school. Will someone think of you and help you? But these are all "petty advantages" and won't have much impact on you. But after all, it will be good for you to know more people!
Also, the relationship with teachers, counselors and department heads is not only for students who do student work, but may only be regarded as "taking advantage of the moon"! As long as you communicate with the teacher more and ask the teacher more, the relationship will naturally get closer. Of course, it's easier said than done, and many people still dare not or won't do it. Take your time ~ ~ In fact, the teacher and the instructor still hope that his students can communicate with him. After all, what they do is student work, and what they strive to cultivate is the communication ability of college students.
Finally, it should be about scholarships. In fact, the evaluation of scholarship should have little to do with your interpersonal relationship, and it is absolutely no problem to get good grades! There may be a teacher's average score in the middle, but if you don't skip class and do your homework on time, there should be no reason to give you a low score. Therefore, scholarships still depend on strength!
The above is my personal opinion and experience ~ I hope you have some inspiration. I wish you a happy college life! Very substantial! (*^__^*)