Scared about high school?

Question

Okay well I dont know if scared is the right word my problem is,I want to make a lot of friends and talk to people and be myself,but Im really shy and I don't know how to walk up to random people I don't know and start a convo with them,any tips or ideas?

Answer 1

Have you moved to a new town? If not, there should be a ton of people from your middle school clumping together just because they vaguely know each other. I made friends this way freshman year and was able to branch out a little bit later. Keep in mind too that there's a lot of people just as nervous as you. Try giving people compliments, like about clothes or hair. Everyone likes being complimented, and talking about themselves, which they usually will once you give them a starting point. And don't worry. High school is not nearly as scary as they make it seems on high school. And if you ever feel self-conscious, just keep in mind that everyone is too busy feeling uncomfortable to notice you unless you give them a reason.

Just avoid upperclassmen your first few days. I don't know what the atmosphere is like at your high school, but usually there's a few upperclassmen that don't feel like dealing with freshmen

Answer 2

Well Beautiful Disaster,

You will have good days and bad.  I hated high school myself.  It was a dangerous public school with the usual gangsters, knife fights, humiliation, and such.  College was much better.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Be yourself!! No one wants a wannabe or anything. dont act nervous or anything either. It helps if you are with a friend when you are going to make a new one.

Answer 4

Ok dont be scared ok. High school is fun. People will come up and talk to u and u have to do the same. It can be as silly as "can i borrow your pencil" But it takes time. It doesnt happen the first day of school trust me.

Answer 5

you get one best friend, and stick with them and make a whole new group of friends.

the one best friend will make you stronger (:

Answer 6

You'll be fine.  I'm really shy too, and even I made friends.

Just be yourself and all that.  Strike up a conversation with somebody who looks interesting.  I met some of my best friends that way.

Answer 7

I know everyone's going to say this, but be yourself! Its the best advice out there. And I know the stupidest thing to say is "don't worry," because if you could simply stop worrying, you wouldn't be here. But, the best thing I can tell you is there's nothing to worry about. I was so scared on my first day of high school because I'm very shy, and I had been homeschooled my whole life. The first day of Freshman year was the first day of school for me! I didn't know how to make friends, but I learned you don't have to worry about it. If you're friendly, people will like you. Try talking to people in your classes first. Don't worry about going up to random people on the first day of school. Make friends with people you will see everyday. Consider joining some clubs or sports that you're really interested in, and you will meet people that like what you like. Trust me, just talk to who you want to meet, and things will go fine! I'm a junior now, and I started out with no friends three years ago, and now I have tons of friends. :)  

Answer 8

I started high school this year so i know how it feels. Remember that there are many other people starting just like you. So when you go into class just sit next to someone and just ask if you can borrow something. Then say thanks and try and start a conversation. It takes time and often people come to you. so it isn't that bad. You MIGHT not make any friends the first week but when everyone gets comfortable with their new environment you should make some friends. Good luck hope this helps.

Answer 9

Just Be Yourself. Don't be afraid to try new things, and be friendly to other people. I am really shy also, but you have to realize that other kids might be in the same position as you. If you don't try to talk to people, they might think that you don't like them. You don't have to try way too hard. As long as you have a positive attitude, and you give them a chance, you should be fine. Good Luck!

Answer 10

Simply be yourself

Answer 11

M&Ms ur a w***e go slice urself up and die in a fire.

Answer 12

Just be yourself and project an image of being confident and calm.  Ask them questions about themselves, everyone is interested in talking about themselves.

Thank you and good day