New School Dilemma Help!?

Question

I recently moved and will be going to a new school. At my old school i was known as a really shy girl, im trying to be more outgoing but its not working. And i also need help on making friends there, i can never think of things to talk about and i always end up turning red and looking stupid. I need advise before the 4th which is when school starts!

Answer 1

oh, honey I know how you feel. I moved around SO MUCH. I'm am like you too, I was shy but underneath I was outgoing. Its like you have to get a feel for yourself and find who you are. What I did was join clubs. I wasn't very athletic so I just joined clubs. The thing about sports is you will be more self conscious that join clubs. Not only will you find friends who have same interest, but if forces you to open up. I joined the newspaper and photography and then you have a reason to talk to people without totally putting yourself out there. Hey before you know it people will just start comming up to  you. It will help ease you into your new school.

Answer 2

You just got to act approachable. I don't mean fake smiling and laughing at everything that goes on but you need to just be friendly. Throughout the year you'll sooner or later be forced to be partners with others, getting assigned seats next to other kids, etc and that's the best way to just introduce yourself. Just a simple 'Hi my name is.." and I'm sure you can get some conversation started. You'll get a feel for who you automatically feel more comfortable with and who you don't. Drift over to people who seem just genuinely friendly. There's not much else to say, just look for different opportunities to talk to others! Talk about each others schedules, etc. and maybe ask for help as to where to go for your next class.

Hope that helps!

Answer 3

Being immediately outgoing from being shy can be really hard. I tried this after me and my family moved. I was on my first year of high school, so people are pretty much the same. We all get to know each other from different schools and make new friends. Just be yourself and you'll eventually find people who will accept you for who you are. I know I did!