High school freshmen (help)

Question

I'm going to be a high school freshmen this september and I'm really nervous. a lot of people come from nearby towns to this school and I'm worried that i wont know anyone. i have friends from my town going but i know I'm going to meet a lot of new people. I'm a guy and i want to meet new guys but seem cool at the same time. the only sport I'm going to do is crew and I'm nervous because I'm kinda small i guess. i just need some words of advice i guess.

btw I'm not like a weirdo or antisocial or anything

Answer 1

no worries mate! We all felt that way when we started high school!  You will make a ton of freinds just make sure you dont acting too cool people can smell the poser.  Also My brother did Crew and seriously got so muscular girls noticed him too much!  Have fun its goin to rock and make sure you look at high school a bit like hogwarts and it makes it even more fun :)

Answer 2

dude dont worry about it i just wrapped up my fresh year in hs and it was really smooth, just find ppl who r into the same things ur into and just be like "hey, im ____." boom done

Answer 3

All you can do is go in there and be true to yourself and if people like it great and if not well that is their problem. You will learn once you get out of college and into the working world it doesn't mean a thing whether you were a geek in Highschool or a Rich Preppy or even the star of the football team.

Of course it is hard for you to see that now, but you just have to be yourself. You will make friends in time. Just relax and chill. You are worrying too much about things you truly don't have a lot of control over. You can control yourself, but not others.  

Answer 4

I was a freshman last year, and after the first few days, it's great. I was starting a new school where i didnt know anyone, and it still turned out fine. The first few days will be stressful, garenteed. Don't lie when you are making new friends, and get in good study habits early on. Don't worry, even if your freshman year sucks, sophmore year is only twelve months away. Good luck!

Answer 5

lol well high school is very different than intermediate.  Lots more people.  You should be ready to make new friends and be very social.  Don't act super shy, talk to no one, and become the kid who is always quiet.  You're not the only one who is nervous, other newcomers are going to want to make new friends also.  I remember when I started high school none of my friends were in the same classes as me, but I managed and made more and new friends and kept in touch with my close friends at lunch and recess.  

Answer 6

just be yourself chill with your friends dont stalk older ones but dont freak out when someone says something mean...find like your old friends then look for some people in your grade on your teams in your clubs that you could be friends with. :]

Answer 7

i feel your pain brother but im not that small im 6.1 and chubby not too big but i am going to be a freashmen in a coupel of weekes just call me the king of bosten lol but listen theres not much to worri just be yourself dont change for the wrong pll thrust me and the only thing to be afraid of are teachers that are meen to u kus u alredy no u can touch them there indistructable lol but just be cool remember these wordes from the king of bosten p.s (there is no such thing as freashmen friday plus u got your bros to cova u so your cool)                

                                                                  peas lol and good luck

Answer 8

You'll be just fine!  Everyone has these feelings before high school and by the end of the first day, you will be laughing at yourself!

Answer 9

Just calm down. These situations are never as bad as they seem. Just remember that you're not going to instantly go to h**l if something happens to go wrong. Also, if you just let things go, you tend to meet people without even trying. So in general, relax. Everything will be fine.

Answer 10

I'm entering as a high school freshman in two days. My friend Stephanie (who's a senior) says that if you just do your best in your classes and have a relaxed attitude, you will attract friends more easily than you'd think. Otherwise, you could try talking to some nice-looking people or people that look like they're like you, or have your already existing friends introduce you.

Answer 11

Honestly, high school isn't as bad as people say it is. Well, from my experiences I mean. I am going to be a senior this year. And I can still recall my freshman year. To me, it was just like 8th grade, but only one year later. You will make new friends and you might lose old friends. Who knows, maybe a person from a nearby town is thinking the same way as you are.

But don't worry. I was quite nervous myself, and then I found it was nothing what I thought.

Good luck!

Answer 12

people make the biggest deal out of starting high school. -_-

It's seriously nothing.

Just have fun.

And it's impossible to not make friends your first day of

High school.

Answer 13

Aha! same. But I'm not worried, in fact I break. and I want to meet new people by doing it so. So just be cool. after awhile you'll get use to them

Answer 14

ok, well for me its easy becuz i come from a small town and 7th and 8th grade is combined with 9-12. definetly try out for crew if you like it...the worst that can happen is not making the team. im gonna be a sophmore this september and im trying out for volleyball...and im definetly NOT athletic (dont worry, im short as heck....almost as small as your average 7th grader) . its easy to make new friends, dont stress about it. just say "hey" and im sure a convo will pop up. ask what town he is from and just hang out for a while...it'll be fine. good luck! =]

Answer 15

Hey :]

i just graduated at the top of the social ladder and let me tell you it was hard to get there. Im only giving you the straight truth because you need it. Having old friend is a good start so you dont appear alone, as thats a status killer. secondly, you need to take advantage of your classmates, get friendly with someone who knows people, especially upperclassmen. And when you meet them dont act nervous, dont be shy, just cool and confident and be yourself. Being class clown also helps, just dont get into any trouble. Just enough to be appreciated for breaking the boring monotony :] shyness and antisocialism is also a status killer. Dont be mean, but when needed stand up for yourself and avoid costs. Connections are probably going to be your best help. Clothes and accessories also play a role, and dont segregate or choose only one clique be open to everybody in order to gain more friends. highschool is really meant for education, but peer pressure really matters

hope this helps

Answer 16

Just be your self by talking to the other students. I bet a lot of them feel as you do. Do not let your size bother you. Don't worry  every thing will work out. Hope this helps you.

Answer 17

trust me. most people are feeling the same way. It wont be as bad as you think. I can guarantee that. It WILL NOT. It's not that bad. Honestly it wont be. you'll meet people in your first week as long as you talk a little and try. You won't have to try hard. And please, be yourself. Don't start being something your not from the start ( you'll see a lot of that probably). you'll get friends so don't worry about it. High school can be pretty great if you let it. But i can suck if you let it get to you. So just go in with an open mind. When you sit down just say hey to the person you sit next to. You'll be friends with most of them in no time. I know it's harder then it sounds but you'll be happy once you do it. belive me. Good luck. And be patient!

Answer 18

lol just calm down and meet these new people... your a freshie so some people will be *** holes... just meet some new friends and try to keep in touch with your old ones. and dont like boys...

Answer 19

dont worry thats key

before you know it you will think you have been in high school forever

just be social and talk to people from you classes youll be fine :)

Answer 20

doint worry bout it ur a guy and ur small u mihg tbe called shorti sum times but usally everyone is nervous bu twhen skool starts they get right back on track

bust dont acted all shy and weird i usally make friends easy

i talk 2 the ones that look like they r bored /no wat they r doning and can talk

Answer 21

I'm a sophomore for this year, so i had the same problem with the towns issue.  I liked the situation because i got to meet a lot of new people.  I also had just enough old friends to know in the begging of the school year.  If you want to meet some guys just go tell some kids at the jock table that you do a sport and that you have to workout in order to do crew.  Crew is a tough sport that involves a lot of upper body strength, so that will make you look good.  

Answer 22

Just be yourself. (I'm also going to be a freshman) You know what quote gets me through times like this? "Always have a positive though, because a positive thought can never be denied." ... Um.. Just do whatever you feel like doing, and whatever you feel like doing, make sure you're having fun.

Besides, it's only going to be a year... Don't worry, you'll survive.

Good Luck!!  

Answer 23

If you're not antisocial, and you're normal enough (lol) you'll be fine. Freshman year is a time to have fun and, let's say, kind of chill a little. This might be of a little help:

http://www.ehow.com/how_2387075_begin-hi...

And even though crew may be small, it may not be as small as you think, and if it is, then that's an opportunity for a really tight, close-knit group of friends. Just be stylish (haha) and nice to everyone. Don't try too hard (and if you do, dont let anyone notice. lollll) and have fun!!!

Answer 24

freshman year was probably the best year of my life, mainly because i had made so many friends that year

Answer 25

Just relax; trust me. I'm going into grade 10.

When I was going into grade 9 I was really nervous but it actually turned out to be easy. The work was easy and everyone was friendly.

Just don't act like you're all that and your highschool experience will be fun.

The more involved you get, the more you make friends and have fun. Join clubs, sports, etc etc.

Answer 26

i gurantee that everyone else feels the exact same way. remember, nobody else is going to know anyone either so you  aren't going to be the odd one out. Making friends is going to be a lot easier than you think. remember, this is an opportunity to totally reinvent yourself. you can be anyone. have fun, don't do drugs.

Answer 27

just be yourself don't try to act like someone your not. if you do, it won't be a true friendship and you won't like it. but ya i hope you have a great first year. you will meet people no mater what. just stay involved but not to much involved :)

Answer 28

every freshman feels this same way, but i think that if you have friends going with you, you'll feel backed out. cuz if they make friends, their friends will be your friends, everything will work out fine. if your a guy joining a sport, that'll make u popular with the other guys. if they tease you about your size, they they must like you cuz why are they looking at you. say that to them if they have anything to say to you lol. but dont worry. just make good grades, join some clubs, make some friends, and be outgoing and nice.  

Answer 29

be nervous. . .when i was a freshman last year i was pick on by the senoirs. . .thats really all thats bad happen to me. . .you just gonna get talk down by the upper classmans and everybody else probally gonna treat you like c**p. . .but if you have friend make sure they go with you so they can have your back

Answer 30

I'm also gonna be a freshmen in september...except i'm in a new school...i am really really nervous too...be glad that you have friends who are starting high school with you..but just think about how many other kids are just as nervous as you are, if not worse. Well, Good Luck!!! =)

Answer 31

It's ok 2 b nervous every1 gets nervous if it'd their 1st day I'm sure ur gonna meet lots of people and make new friends just relax and have fun meeting people u will do fine :  )

--Good Luck (u won't need it u'll do fine)