Do you exist future husband?

I am Anchal. I am 22 years old. I am from an european country. i am currently studying to get my bachelor degree in Social Science. Recently me and my parents talked about marriage. They said that they wanted me get married when i am around 25. They also said that they prefer me finding my partner myself. the only thing they want is that he has the same cultural background as us (indian, same caste and religion) 

I am now very stressed out because  firstly, I have never had a boyfriend. Let alone boyfriend i don't even have any male friends. All my friends are girls. I don't even know what you talk to a boy about! I have never met somebody that i can think i can spend the rest of my life with. 

Secondly, I am short, below average looking  i am not very intelligent nor am I funny. Nobody has till date even hit on me. I don't think anyone will ever like me like that. 

I mean i am a full-time student with a part time job. I am usually very busy. Did i mention i still have braces? Well, i do. on top of that i don't have many indian friends. I am just thinking i only have 3 years to find someone, and i don't think i will be able to do it. Like, I don't want my parents to have to try to find someone. My question is How did you guys find your boyfriend or husband? like how did u guys know that the opposite partner liked you?

I mean i just want someone who is understanding, caring, ambitious, responsible and someone who respects me and looks at me as an equal. and if he is  absolutely smitten by me then thats just a bonus;) He also has to respect and care for my family. And has the same background as me.

Am i expecting to much? Is that never going to happen? My friend who is a year younger than me had a boyfriend which is why i am suddenly so stressed out:/ Also all my cousins and stuff are getting married so i am dying thinking that i am gonna end up alone:(

Please answer my questions!! 

The internet is a great way to start up conversations with strangers, and your particular target - men. Just discuss whatever interests you share, Forget gender for a moment and just speak to the human being on the other other end. 

I married late in life. As did the woman who is currently my wife! I never dreamed that I would marry outside my own ethnic group (Punjabi). Even though I didn't speak a word of Gujarati or have a clue about Gujarati culture, we got married. Thankfully we had two other languages in common! 

If you have too many pre-conditions or are inflexible about the criteria you set for a potential partner, you'll become unstuck. You're not going to find someone that you like that meets everything on any checklist you draw up. Also remember that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Strangers go closer (unless there are major personality clashes) over a period of time. Given that you're not going to get your parents' permission to date (in the full blown western way), you need to check out if there aren't major clashes in attitudes between you and your future partner. If there aren't, then with some degree of accommodation from both sides, the relationship can work and that person can be a potential marriage partner. 

Chill out and meet young men over the internet or through your friends, or at social gatherings, whether they be parties, or wedding receptions. If you do make up a list of what you're looking for in a potential husband, just ensure you have several categories: those things which are deal breakers; those things which are negotiable, and those things that in the grand scheme of things are not that important or worth fighting over.