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I'm going to be a freshman in HS this coming year and I'm moving to a different city so I have to go to a school where I know no one. The thing that's good though is that it's a brand new school and it's just opening up so pretty much everyone's new. Even though that helps me a bit I'm still really nervous for starting HS w/o any of my friends with me. The thing is I can be a really shy person when I first meet new people and I get intimidated easily and the only time I'm really carefree and myself is when I'm surrounded by friends. Since I won't know anyone I know I'm gonna be really shy and it scares me that I won't make any friends, people won't like me, or stuff like that. I'd really appreciate any advice anyone could give me! Thanks!
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I know exactly how you feel. Although I didn't go to a new high school, I went to a new elementary school, and whether you're 7 or 14, making friends & going to new places is still diffucult.
First days of school are always tough whether you're alone or not. However, since you are alone, things are different, but only slightly. It's best if you start opening up right now, that way when you get there, you won't be as shy. When the first day of school does happen to come, join clubs, & join sports! Clubs & sports are fun & easy ways to meet people who are interested in the same things you are.
If clubs & sports don't sound appealing to you, say hi to everyone. If they give you a dirty look or don't respond, then they either didn't hear you, or they're extremely stuck up. If people respond back, you know that they're friendly & the chances of you making friends with them is high. Usually in my school, on the first day we do name games & other things like that so people can learn each other's names & maybe talk to each other too. Sometimes the teachers have you mingle amongst yourselves to get to know people a little bit more as an activity for shy kids. Besides, your friends won't always be in your classes, so you can make friends with other people too.
Don't worry about it though. High school is fun & I'm sure you'll love it. Good luck [for when the day comes]!
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Your first year of high school is always hard, no matter if you're starting off with friends you know or not. I started it off with friends I knew and they had different classes with me, so it was still like starting off with totally different people.
Sometimes you feel like you won't make any new friends, but I promise you will. When you go to your new classes, introduce yourself. If you start conversations with as many people as you see, you're bound to make some new friends.
Be extremely friendly, I'm positive you'll make new friends. I was shy at first but if you keep continuously seeing the same people in your classes, you're bound to make new friends. I did, and you will too!
Good luck with your first year :]
High school is loads of fun. <3
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I'm very shy like you. When i meet new people i can easily tell if they will be mean to me or not. Most of the time I just comment saying "Oh i like your shoes or something and if they say thanks enthusiastically and smile then i would pursue a conversation but if they just say thanks.. and look away then i wouldn't try.
I hate going to new schools. It really sucks. Good luck! I just finished my freshman year and I met soo many people and i had a great time.
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