I have just moved back to Australia after living in Asia for 10 years, I have just turned 13 and just have started school in Australia, my mum is in the country with me, she works at my school but my dad has to finish his contract in Asia and I'm struggling to cope without him. I had so many friends at my old school, and I am missed, so I have been told. It's so hard, and I have tried my very hardest to make friends or even have someone to sit with at recess, and it's so hard, I am always on my own, and I ask people if I can sit with them but the answer is always "no". I have done everything that my mum and dad has suggested me to do, I have even seen the school counsellor and still nothing has got better, only worse, I just don't understand. I don't think I fit in because I have a british accent even though I am Australian, (I have been to a British School), and I don't find the jokes the girls tell funny, though I do laugh at them anyway, and am always polite. Please help, I don't know what to do.
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you dont dress in all black do you ?
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it will take some time before they accept u p.s. back hand them jk
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Just be yourself [: there has to be someone that is nice to you. Be happy about your accent I LOVE the way British people sound it's so unique ! I'm sure you will do better it's just that your not used to it yet , be patient and good luck :D .
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wow dude she's thirteen and asking for help, seriously grow up! seriously, do your own thing. If theres already someone who seems like an ousider, they might be the best person to talk to. Good luck, enjoy the sun im covered in snow!
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well its defiantly not your accent because all the people at my high school love people with english accents. im in year 9 in a high school in victoria and i know where your coming from because in year 7, i was the only one to transition from my primary school so for pretty much that entire year i was pretty lonely. all you can do is talk to people but not to pressure them at all by asking them to hangout with you. find the girl you can most relate to in your class of someone in your sort of situation and strike up a conversation with them. focus on your studies for a while and try not to stand out to much. the thing teenagers are most scared of is DIFFERENT. of course, you should be yourself but don't put yourself down like that. you'll end up depressive and a suicide risk. im sure your a nice person and take it from someone whose been there, you will have friends, just give it time
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Changing schools is hard isn't it? You miss your previous surroundings and all you want to do is have someone to talk to, but no one wants to step forward and be the new kid's friend in case they turn out to be strange. Making friends really depends on what sort of friend you are. Are you fun and loud? Are you shy but loyal? Do you like to study at school or just let it pass you by? Have you tried asking a classmate for clarification on a class question - especially if you think you know the answer. This gives you a chance to tell what they're like - do they help you or shrug you (even if a nice person doesn't know the answer they can still come across as a nice person). Don't force yourself onto anyone. Make your conversations brief and let them have a way to get away if they want, or stay. Remember that social interaction is a learning curve - just like regular subjects. Some people make to adulthood without learning it.
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