How to make friends at a completely new HIGH school.

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lix.ma14

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Hey guys. I just started grade 9 two days ago. It's been a few rough times and a few ok times. The thing is, i went to a high school at the other side of town where i live beacause it was a "better acdemic" school. I had to leave behind ALL my friends that were going to a different school. Now I'm stuck alone in a high school with barely any friends. In my new high school, I have about two friends that aren't so close to me. They were from my basketball team. We talk and stuff and are great friends at b ball but in school, we are just 'distant" friends. They have alot of friends but I don't know how to aproach them. I don't known how to start a conversation with a group of strangers. If I talk, they might give me a puzzled look and say "whats this kid doing here?" what should i do and say. I tryed googling some stuff to say but they are all junk. Does any one have a experience with this situation. I am not totally shy but I'm a person that doesn't know what to say and start a long conversation. also, what examples of non "geeky" and "wtf" conversations can I do. I can I approach those people. Finally, how long does it take to make new friends from square one??

someone, please answer!!
 
pat them all on the butt and say good job. even the girls.
 
Easiest way? Act like you own the place, but stay light and respectful. Sit in busy areas at lunch time and don't be afraid to add comments to a conversation when the mood is right.

Also, do realize that humans in general are worthless thieves and not worth the effort of getting to know at all. You will save yourselves decades of heartache by avoiding them entirely.
 
This should be fun....

Making friends (for me) is just finding a common interest. Either it's basketball, fishing, hanging out, spray painting the halls, teasing people...what ever, just find a common interest. Speak up...Either you have to make the first move, or them. I reather make the first move in starting a conversation. The best time to do so is in class. You are going to have to get to know them sooner or later, you do have to spend (What is it, a hour for each class?) with them for a few months. DON't I REPEAT, DON'T act like a "know it all". Be humble of what you know and slowly correct them if they are wrong. Be friendly... Let others know you are approachable. Ask questions...since you are new to the school, ask questions like.."Where's the bathroom"? or "WHere is room so and so". The more people you ask, the more you made your self noticeable.
 
for me when i was a feshman i didnt know not 1 person , but u make friends in class, be a funny guy or somebody interesting , and start a converstaion like ohh what skool did u come from and stuff, and just be like yeah i came from such an suchh school and i dont know anybodu here and they might just say kik it wit me at lunch or something
 
"Act like you own the place" or "teasing people"...seriously? He said he's looking to make friends, not enemies.

It's been a while since I was in high school, but isn't 9th grade your first year of high school?

I was in the same boat as you...came into high school only knowing two people. For me, sports was always a way to connect with others. Try out for your new school's basketball team and or any other sport. Your team becomes your second family. I think the best advice is to not put too much pressure on yourself. A friendship isn't something that happens overnight. Just be yourself. By your senior year you'll be laughing about how much pressure you put on yourself to make friends and fit in. I never felt like I fit in in high school, but I think it's mostly because I didn't know myself too well. It's kinda funny...I'm not trying to brag at all, but I was prom king and I felt like an outsider. High school is a weird ride...enjoy it.
 
if you dont do the butt slapping, i suggest home schooling.
 
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