`ADViCE for a NEW school??

I'm going into 10th grade, but I am transfering high schools because I absolutely hated the old one!! Now I am going to go to a private school (I went to private school my whole life, and switched to public for 9th grade.) But I need some really good advice. I want to make some friends and meet some boys, but I'm not very good at that stuff!! At my old school I only made 2 friends, and the school had 2,500 students!!! Now this year the school I am going into only has 600 students, so I'm scared I'll have a lot more trouble meeting new people. I'm going to do track and cheering, but I still don't know how to talk to people!! (haha, I know that sounds wierd, but it's true!!) I get so nervous and never talk because I am shy. Any tips on meeting new people???? Thanks a ton!! 鈾?:]`ADViCE for a NEW school??
Trust me, I'm exactly the same way you are. When i moved to where i am now, i was so shy! im still rly shy, but my parents push me to go and do things that are very social, like school fundraisers, school concerts, football games,etc. and i found that i made a whole group of friends. also, i joined the volleyball team and i became friends with nikki, the most popular girl in school and the volleyball team captain. im going into my junior year of high school now and unfortunately, a lot of my really good friends have either moved away or graduated, but its ok. I think joining teams like what u mentioned is an awesome way to meet new people that have the same interests as you. also, if you have a cool talent, like playing the piano or singing or something like that, u should perform at your school's variety show (if they have one.) i performed at my school's outdoor concert. i did a solo piano piece and all of the really cute rocker/skater-type guys came up to me before and after and they told me how awesome i was. it was amazing. if we went to school together, i know we would've been friends from the first day. :)





Good luck! and dont be scared! :)`ADViCE for a NEW school??
well, why cant you just let the people come to you? i mean, it sounds ike your pretty active in the school(sports) so that should give you a leg up. and just cuz you only had 2 friends doesnt mean ur bad at gettin em, 1 really really close friend is better than ten fake friends
wait wait wait!! please answer this Q because im in the same position. i hate y school, howd u get your parents to agree?
i kno i have the exact same problem, i think i make ppl feel akward =\ haha anyways to start a convo compliment them like say omg you look so pretty today! or I love your shirt where did you get it? you know things like that, it will make them feel good and show you are nice. Then ask them a question about the environment you are in for example your doing cheer? Then be like oh so how long haveyou been cheering for? and they will tell you and most likely ask you back, and if they don't ask you back be like oh really? that's cool, i been cheering for ___ years. That's what i do and it usually works becuase you know it's kinda akward to just go up randomly to someone and be like what's your name? i'm Olivia! i'm new here...yada yada yada. Most likely it will freak them out a little and give a bad first impression. Also another way to start up a convo is to find out something you have in common with them, if you over hear them talking about a new event you can be like ohh you're going to that concert? I wish i could, your so lucky.... you know just stuff like that. And be confident and don't shy away from anything. Well anyways Good Luck in your new school! i know you'll do fine!