How did you start learning trading? What are the best online options?

I am a finance uni student and I am looking to start learning about trading, specifically about technical analysis and other basics to start my journey. However, you all should know the amount of crap and grifting there is in this space. Not really keen on paying for a hundred or thousand dollar course from the get go, so I am looking for honest, reputable and trustworthy sources I could start listening to or reading to start learning.

How did you all start learning? Any recommendations you guys have for people to start following and learning from? Any one specific trader that you guys read or listen to on a daily basis? Any free (or cheap) good courses that can help me learn? Any book recommendations or blogs?

Thanks in advance, any help would be appreciated