I don't have any friends my age going into high school?

Question

I'm going into high school this year and all my friends are younger than me or a year or two older. I don't have any friends my age anymore, and my first day is in a few days. I'm so nervous, scared, and every other emotion you can think of. I've stressed all summer and tried to get in contact with my old friends in my grade from 8th grade, but they just blew me off.

Should I just do my own thing and hope someone comes up to me, or go up to people?

I'm not real shy or anything, just quiet until someone gets to know me.

I've come to realize I only have 2 real friends and that's okay.

I just need some ones advice, I don't care how old you are.

Thanks for the answers

Answer 1

you'll make new friends..dont worry so much about it.

Answer 2

honestly, I'm going through the same thing. I'm ready for it in a way. I'm a shy guy, but what I'm going to try to do is meet new people as often as I can, and smile a lot. All my friends are either younger or going to a different high school.  

Answer 3

omg this is my first year in high school too! but my older cuzin gave me some awesome advice! ok here

where white short shorts from american eagle,

where a bright or neon ish colored shirt (spaghetti straps tank top)

where rainbows! (flip flops)

and whear some sort of big pearly colorful! necklaces and earrings

Answer 4

Eh! People move on... the people that "Claim" to be your friends now, might not be in the next 10- 20 years. Don't worry about it. This is a new milestone for you.. As long as your open to finding new friends... they will come... But to answer your question... do you own ting as well... worry about what really matters... SCHOOL.... friends are important also.. but as long as you follow your own path.. friends WILL COME.. Just learn to pick choose and refuse.

Answer 5

It's not that bad. I went the whole high school without friends. At least you can focus on the studies.

Answer 6

Well i'm like that too.

I only have two real friends.

And they are both my age.

One, I dont even have lunch with.

The second one, we have a friendship bump right now.

All I'm going to do is go thru it.  

Answer 7

just be yourself. when you get to your classes make a goal to try to be friends with at least 2 people. or just introduce yourself to as many people as you can.  

but make sure you don't forget your 2 other friends, it doesn't matter if they're older than you.  

Answer 8

wen u start skool try 2 get used 2 ppl around u. start talkin 2 them and exchange schedules 2 c if u hav them in any other classes. try not to b shy and all quiet. in high skool it is very rare a person comes up 2 u and starts talkin 2 ya. I think u will lik high skool alot. just dnt b som1 ur not and everythin will go alrite. :)

Answer 9

I would do my own thing and quietly check out the other students. You will find new friends, no worries about that. For now it's ok to be a bit of a loner. Makes people wonder about you. Just try to really focus on school work for now. That's what high school is about. You do have other friends outside of your grade. I say chat with them after school and on the weekends.

Good Luck on your first day of school. It is always scary to everyone. You just have to try to remember that a lot of the kids feel the same way.

Answer 10

Ah you will be fine girl.  Your going to make different friends and have a good time.  Good luck!    

Answer 11

Ok, the first day of high school can be scary, but try looking at in a positive light. Sure all your friends are younger, but this gives you the chance to make new friends and see new people. And it's not like their gone, in a few years they'll be in your shoes.

As for what I think you should do? Calm down, school is only two weeks away and enjoy your summer! When the first day of school comes around, plant a huge smile on your face and march through the doors like you won America's Most Top Model. You'll have a blast if you take this experience in a positive light