I'm a freshman who is SUPER nervous about the first day (help?)?

Question

How do I make friends?

Do you have to be really outgoing to make friends or if you don't will you just be a nerd or someone who doesn't have very many friends?

Any tips on teachers and classes?

What happens if I'm in a class where I don't have any friends??? I get really nervous around new people but I want to be relaxed and outgoing but I don't know how.

Is gym bad if you don't have any friends?

How likely is it that a freshman would make varsity?

Are people who don't talk a lot generally nerds?

How many hours do you think you spend on homework every night?

Answer 1

Omg... I'm the same... No clue what uni will be like.  And I'm in music, which is very nerve-wracking...  So far the worst thing is getting the online course selection thing to work.  It is sooooooo frustrating!  

Yeah, I'm really nervous about making friends and, well, I haven't been that great at it in high school, but I had a few friends.

But being a nerd doesn't mean you don't have friends - it just means you're smart.  Most nerds have great friends that form powerful circles.  So don't worry about being a nerd.  Worry about not taking chances.  That's what they keep saying - "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - you have to live life to the fullest and then you'll have the best 4 years of your life.  

Wish me luck, too...  I hope I can take a few risks...

Answer 2

oh shut up,

you don't have to act nerdy or outgoing

don't be fake, that's what kids like LEAST

be yourself, and people who are worth being friends will come to you.

if you're trying to impress someone who has a set standard on how they like people to dress and act, then why would you want to be friends with that???

gym sucks if you don't know people, cause they always pick those stupid things like

"okay, partner up and etc etc etc"

homework, welll, it depends on if you're a hard worker or not

if you want good grades and ****, then you spend at least half an hour

if you're like me, you finish at lunch and do whatever when you get home ;]

it is VERY unlikley that a freshman would make varsity, unless you reign supreme against everyone in the sport

but i've seen NO freshman get to varsity

maybe one or two, in ALL SPORTS COMBINED

if you're in a class with no friends, well, go with the flow, don't try and butt into conversations, but also don't sit quietly in the back and never talk, people will think you're retarded

teachers and classes:

DO

NOT

SLEEP

my teacher SCREAMED in my face for sleeping

Answer 3

Holy crappers. So. Am. I.

I'm a pretty quiet person, but when it comes to making friends, you just kind of have to suck in some confidence and step up. It doesn't really matter if you're a "nerd" or not (at my school at least) people will still talk to you. THere aren't many pariahs.

Unless you care about social class, which would be SO stupid. THe # of friends you have doesn't matter. Try 2 strike up conversation with different types of people in your classes, so you sort of evade being labeled.

Gym sort of is bad w/o friends. But there is always a kid that is sort of out there, don't be a sheep in the crowd. Talk to that kid, and if you don't like them,chill w/other kids, and just talk 2 that kid in gym or whatever. But keep yourself busy, and actually get into the game...its more fun that sitting in a circle gossiping...unless you like that sort of thing. =/

you could probably make varsity if it's track. just got 2 have skill. I'm sort of bummed that i skipped out on soccer this year.>=(

And about the not talking much thing, it won't matter if you're nice. Be nice to people and speak once in a while if you're that uncomfortable with talking a lot. If people recognize you as a nice,  but just sort of shy person, you wouldn't be labeled as a nerd really....but if your'e  stuck up and always correcting people......yeah.

Answer 4

ohh wow youre a freshman and you jsut answered a college level question

im a junior taking that class

and ha wow you must be super smart.

if youre that smart i think first off you will be fine!!!

ok what do you want to make varsity in?

and sweetie i promise you you will be fineeeeee!!! you will love it

my freshman year was my favorite

even if you dont know anyone you WILL make friends

the rest of the incoming freshman are in the same boat as you.

you wont have  a hard time at all.

and homeworke...depends on the classes you are taking

Answer 5

First, just be yourself and people will respect you for it. Secondly, just ask people who you would like to be friends with questions to get them to talk.  Maybe if you talk about your concerns they might be feeling the same way. Third, we all have been through what you are going through trust me as the year progresses you'll feel like you were making a big deal out of nothing. Finally, smile, be friendly, and helpful and you will make friends.

Answer 6

Lets see... how do you make friends?

Just be yourself, want to join after school clubs, sports etc... that would help. Although chances are if your not yourself and you so happen to meet so many people that think your cool... they may not really be your friend/ you being such a friend of theirs since then again your not being yourself.  

Answer 7

i felt just like you when i was getting ready for high school. I hung out with my friends from elementary school and eventually made some new friends. Being yourself is the most important thing to be, don't try to fit in, be yourself and you will make friends that are right for you. In gym i had friends but i didn't talk to them much, too busy and often out of breath (not in shape:P). And all of my classes i didn't have any friends in them, but i eventually started with small talk, and the conversations kept getting deeper and more personal and i made a new friend.

So good luck and be yourself all the time!  

Answer 8

How do I make friends? just strike up a conversation; whether you're asking a question, commenting on something, or just saying "hey"

Do you have to be really outgoing to make friends or if you don't will you just be a nerd or someone who doesn't have very many friends? no, you dont have to be totally outgoing. just be approachable. shyness can be perceived as being "stuck up".

Any tips on teachers and classes? take notes. keep a planner. when you dont have much homework, review.

What happens if I'm in a class where I don't have any friends??? I get really nervous around new people but I want to be relaxed and outgoing but I don't know how? just sit next to someone, even if you don't know them, or leave a space between you and them and someone will sit there when the seats fill. talk to the person next to you.

Is gym bad if you don't have any friends? yeah, it kind of is. i had not friends in my gym class last year. it sucked, but i made two new friends within a week or two, so dont worry too much.

How likely is it that a freshman would make varsity? i dont know much about that. just do your best at tryouts. it depends on your talent level.

Are people who don't talk a lot generally nerds? lol, no.

How many hours do you think you spend on homework every night? i spent 2-3 hours consistently freshman year, but it will depend on your teachers and course load. expect at least 1-2 hours.