I'm trying to fit into a new school, I've tried talking to others but they look at me like I'm a weirdo? Help?

There are lots more ways you can try to fit in and build trust, and I know you'll take them - you'll get involved in activities, you'll do what you're good at and people will respect you (either in class or out), people will click with your personality over time. However, none of that is a priority. The reason why it isn't a priority is that you know how shallow and self-absorbed many in high school are.

You've gotta make sure that no matter what, you're confident and happy with yourself, because this whole process of making friends takes time. And in this world of myspace and facebook and other ways of people gloating over their own profile and being kings of their little world, reaching out to your might not happen. The biggest problem with school nowadays is that we don't give you the knowledge you need to grow.

We give you stuff that might make you money, like math or accounting, or develop scholarly skills. Being a bit "emo" and getting into poetry and weird music isn't the worst thing: people do it because there's such an utter lack of options. My own, specific advice: pick a subject you want to be expert in just for the heck of it, just for the love of learning, and start making that a priority.

The reason is this - if no one befriends you, you need to feel like you didn't waste this time worrying about them. I realize that's very cynical of me, but I've seen this happen in high school and college. People are amazingly cruel.

Below I'm going to give you links to things I think can help you get started on being an expert in school. And obviously, I think the more knowledge you have, the more people should respect you, and the more you'll be able to help them. Fingers are crossed for you.

People taking each other for granted is just awful.

1. Don't take it personally. Few people are open to change, you unfortunately represent something different, not their routine.2.

Have patience. Friendships do not occur immediately, being too overbearing and trying to force the issue is a turn-off for a lot of people. Join the school clubs that you are actually interested in (not the ones that just the popular, clique-y students do).

There you will find the students that are interested in the same things you are and those will make the best friends. Be yourself. If you try to be something you are not, people might see through that and lose respect for you, and more importantly you will not be happy with yourself.

Don't give up. Gh school is NOT the rest of your life. As people mature (usually after high school) they are less likely to look at people "like I'm a wierdo."

Concentrate on getting into college. My closest freinds in life I met after graduating high school.

Just on the second day! It may take some time to find some really nice friends. Keep observing in the meantime and find out more about your class mates.

You can learn a lot about people by observing. Then there will come an opportunity to give a little help. Then you will get a friend.

Just have some patience.

Rather than approaching people directly, see what you can do to get involved. Do you play a sport, or are you interested in a club or activity? Get involved, and that will allow you to interact with people who share interests with you.

If your new school is large, it may be hard to identify the people who have similar interests to you. Ask questions about where to find something, or how to learn about a certain club, and you'll find the people who are interested in helping you out. Otherwise, just be yourself, and the right people will be drawn to you.

Good luck!

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