so to keep it short, i moved from australia to florida, went to a private school for a year and hated it and only made a couple of friends, so im going to a new school next year. i went to a private school in australia too and had a lot of friends but people are different here. sooo how do i make lots of friends at my new public school? i love just having the small group of close friends too, but this year i want to have lots :) so i can hang out with all sorts of people, rather than the same ones every w/e. i know i've got to be confident and talk a lot, (never been fantaastic at that but i can try harder) anything elseee? i know this sounds kind of stupid, i just really want high school to be fun:) (i'm going into grade 9, and i want to have a huge sweet 16 at the end of the year, so im gonna need quiitee a few friends) thanks! :)
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be really friendly... smile alot! complement ppl ul win them over and theyl love u!!! stay away from the drama!
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you said it. you actually literally need to get out there and start talking! look at what group of friends appeal to you most, and walk up to that group, and join in! just be like "hey!!" and once they hear that amazing australian accent you have, they'll be interested. trust me. lol, love your accent, mate. lol!! anyway, never sit there and expect people to come to you. be you, dress you, show people who YOU are. never dress like someone else. you're less likely to make friends. wear some that just SCREAMS (your name).
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BE YOURSELF. even if you think that you are going to be alone it will turn out in the end
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see what clubs or activities your new school offers and join...are you athletic...try out for the teams...sure way of meeting people
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there was this new Mexican guy at our school, who had this amazing hispanic accent (and he was cute too)... and he just literally came up and started talking to us, and by the end of the week every girl was in love with him. Now I dont know how that will work seeing as how you're a girl, but you get my point. You just need to get in there and start talking to everybody. Pick a group of kids on the first day of school that look nice, set yourself down, introduce yourself and ask their names. Talk to the people who sit around you in class. And the Australian accent is a huge asset, trust me. I know it sounds shallow, but there will be people who will probably just start talking to you because your new and foriegn. Americans love foriegners (well, not the American immigrant kind haha). Its also a great ice breaker. People will ask about it and BAM you instantly have a conversation topic. If you play sports make sure you go out for the team. Just try to get around as much as possible and be gregarious. Be yourself, but make good first impressions. Don't be pretentious, don't be fake. Smile. Show genuine interest in people. Make friends with guys and girls. And most importantly, invite people over, especially if you have a pool ;)
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The very best way to make friends is to be a friend. Please try to remember that high school is NOT just about having fun. It is a crucial time in your life and the gateway to the future. Sure you should enjoy yourself, but apply yourself to your studies or you will regret it for the rest of your life.
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Get involved with lots of activities! Whatever interests you, sports, drama, youth group... meet people who have things in common with you.
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Well, I moved from Austin to Pittsburgh and I made plenty of friends through after school activities like orchestra, tennis and latin club. After school activities are the best way to meet people because you have to intract with people, therefore you meet people which will eventually become your friends. *ADVICE: If you think a person might not be a good friend go with your feeling and don't be their friend because they will probably stabbbb you in the back. Good luck on your new year in public school & public school is soooo much more fun than private.
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I think that you should take some classes that you know that some of your friends are not gonna be in so when you get to that classes there will be different ppl for you to interact with. Also talk to the friends that you do have there and try to hang out with some of their friends that your not friends with..... Or try different clubs at you school or try out for sports.... good luck with everything. Hopefully you make more friends.... and thanx for answering my question!
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wow you shoudve stayed in australia but yeah just keep it cool and try to make yourself look cool infront of peope works every time
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Hun its not about making lots of friends its about having a few close friends that you can trust..dont go and try to be ms.popular just be yourself and repspectfull and youll see which people fit you
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