What Is Private School Like?

Question

I'm moving from public to private school. It's single s*x which i am worried about because i know someone who went to an all girls school and now finds it hard to mix with boys. I'm really worried I won't like it and won't make friends and will never get a boyfriend? (i don't mean to sound boy obsessed) Any tips? What is going to an all girl private school like?

Thanks x

Answer 1

I think it can vary hugely depending on the specific school. I myself have been to three different private schools, and whilst none were especially prestigious there is always a slight sense of safety and cushyness that is perhaps not a fair representation of life. As for the all girls aspect, that can often give rise to female hormonal overload, (which meens much bitchiness) but it's not necessarily that bad. I myself moved from a girls school to a mixed school, whereas my female friends all went to single s*x schools, they all got into the 'boy scene' much quicker than I. Really it all depends on your attitude. Just be open and friendly, and I'm sure all be fine in whatever situation. And hopefully your school will not be s****. or exclusive (which can sometimes be expected of private single s*x schools). Either way, you'll integrate eventually.

Good luck :)

Answer 2

i went to an all girls Private school and have now moved to an all girls public school, to be perfectly honest i don't think it effects your ability to mix with guys in general as after all they're just normal people. You soon discover that ok you can concentrate alot more in lessons when you're not flirting with boys and that you'll achieve alot more, plus that gives you all your time out of school to mix with local boys and get involved in as many extra-curriculars as possible to mix more.

All girls private school can be bitchy so watch your back, but they'll just be all the ordinary clicks that are in your current school only more severe. They'll be a bigger focus on money and wealth so don't go shouting about how much your family earn of something like that and try and keep up with the latest things but in an affordable way.

Different schools are different but i know being boy-deprived during school hours meant bigger parties and more expeditions into town to meet guys. You won't be singe forever no matter what way you look at it.

Good luck at your new school, and feel free to email me if you got any more questions about it since i've been through what you're going through...i went to a massive public school in america and moved 2 england to a tiny all girls private school, its tough but you'll get used to it.

x

Answer 3

(im a guy btw)

I went to a private primary school for year 6 cos none of the other 'normal' schools had any places, and i mean they've got rely good facilities and evrything and there aren't many ppl in each class so u get better learning, but the one i went to was primary so it wasn't single s*x.  i go to a single s*x grammar school at the moment, and it is a bit depressing without girls around, and i guess it has made it harder to mix with girls, but if you go to any clubs and things outside of school, you should be ok   =]

One more thing:   most kids who were in a private school all their life haven't rely seen the real world too much so they may act all hard n evrything but actually they're not.  dunno how it is with all girls but thats the kinda stuff i picked up on in my private school.      

Answer 4

It is a lot better than public I'll tell you that. I am switching to private for my next to years of high school. Honestly, you should be lucky you are going  because the majority of parents cannot afford it. I can't tell you what going to an all girls school is but if you do then you can just find a boyfriend elsewhere. That aside, you shouldn't even worry about finding a boyfriend, school matters so much more.

Answer 5

I go to an all girls private school.. its basically the same as a normal school (minus the boys) and you tend to have the normal classes, it's a lot smaller (only 24 in my year) so we're all friends but then you have the smaller groups too.. the popular girls that go out every weekend, the bookworms which do nothing but read...etc. It's good fun and I find your able to concentrate much better without the boys. Plus you don't have to waste your makeup on school anymore!

Will you be a boarder or a Day girl?

At my school when i first went there, (year 9) there was a huge split between day girls and boarders, as boarders we had more privileges as it was our home from home, it lead to alot of arguments but as we moved into year 10 it settled down and we became more mature.

Most or even all of the girls will be nice but another thing I've noticed is in an all girl school there tends to be a LOT more bitchyness. I don't know if it's because of the lack of boys or not. But don't worry about it.

In general it's fun, you make good friends, and as long as your not moving in the middle of the year you should be okay. (I did move in the middle of the school year but the only thing was all the groups were tight knit together so I had to squeeze in with someone. It turned out fine though :)

Some girls at my school are quite inexperianced on the boy front but only the ones that are full boarders.. since your worried about that though you should be okayy! :D

Answer 6

I went to public and private schools and assure you that all will be fine. Actually,  girls do better in single gender schools and, aside from that, you will have more attention by the teachers as their jobs are more at stake than at a public school. The entire process is geared to your succeeding in a private school whereas in a public school lousy teachers can exist for long periods due to the labor laws (I am pro labor but let's face there are some crappy teachers in public schools). Plus, the smaller teacher/student ratio works in your favor at a private school. You're lucky to have that chance to get the one on one at a private school.

As for boys, don't worry they'll find you and you'll find them because that is how nature works. Plus, private schools arrange socials with other schools so you'll meet guys too at these events. Good luck!

Answer 7

me too

no don't be so worried

every thing will be right.and this is not related to boys at all.

try to have fun and study very well there.

the girls who study there are like all other girls

the only thing is about you:when you step into the school try to make friends.being alone in private school sucks.I didn't have any friends in the first year I felt so bad.now it's 3 yrs I'm here I have adapted to the new situation

(I used to study in public school for 8 yrs)