I'm getting ready to start school at a school that none of my friends are going to. How will I get to know people?
203240
Be yourself, that's the best advice.  Don't act like someone your not just to get friends, people will eventually come up to you and talk to you and if you are yourself, you will make friends easily.  Starting high school with no friends is tough, but you'll get through it, I had to go to 4 different high school and I didn't know a single person in any of them, but now I have some life long friends and don't ever regret it!! \n\nSo just be yourself and the friends will come to you!! \n\nGood luck
124151
Most people make friends at school/college or work, because one is often of the same age group and ones shares many interests. \n\nWhy dont you join a class (dancing, cooking, yoga, anything) you'll meet people there, get into a conversation and invite them, exchange numbers and gooood luck!!
198665
Bingo!\n\nOr you could go to a nightclass in a local school where you will meet new people.  You don't have to do anything hard or academic, my local school has night classes ranging from water colour painting to salsa dancing to learning how to speak a foreign language.  All those people who you could meet and they would have a similar interest as you as well.
333614
Well its nice that you would want people in the class to be friends.  But I don't see that happening because it is in the nature fo highschoolers to be clique-ie and vicious.  You can try to brnach out yourself and just be friends with different kids.  But the problem with that is that the new group you talk to will probably have a pre-disposition about you becuase  of where you are coming from.  They will then be apt to disagree, repel, and attck you.  Kids are animals anyways, just the few sophistacated and reliable kids.  My school tries to get all the kids to be "friends".  They have cheesy programs and 'reach out' activities, but that just makes me see how terrible kids are in the frist place.It is very complicated.  It's highschool and it sucks.
653526
thats a hard question. Best thing to do is get out and meet people. If you have family it may be good to get to know people they are friends with. Maybe be set up with someone they know. I will be your friend.
244757
the populare people usually switch friends and stuff since of all the drama\nyou dont need to worry about being popular \nbeing popular isnt a big deal at my school and no one cares about the "popular ones" just be friendly to everyone even if they are mean to you and dont deserve it OF COURSE YOU WILL MAKE FRIENDS
540751
Get involved in some sort of club or committee in your school.  Volunteer in a clothes drive or something.  You are gauranteed to meet some friends that way.
4084
The classes you are in is a good place to start. There's a mutual subject matter to start a conversation with right there. Clubs and Interest groups work too. A big university will have many many groups you can join and meet like minded people. Just dont stress too much if it takes a bit of time. People dont always open up immediately to friendship overtures. And be confident in yourself, that really helps. People want to know other people who are comfortable in their own skin. Good luck!
199463
Approach one of the girls in your class and just ask her if she would like to go get some coffee or whatever, tell her you are new in town and don't really know anyone so you would just like to meet some people. It's hard to be in a new place and not know anyone but just talking to one person can introduce you to three or four more! Good luck.
623601
Confidence and being outgoing makes one popular in school. People who generate positive energy (they love life) attract people the way honey attracts bees. In short people who are themselves earn respect from peers.\nWhat you can do to make friends is take up various new activities in school, get involved..have fun, be confident.. make the most of your young years. You will miss it!!Trust me.. Don't worry about having many friends, a true friend is more significant. Look for a TRUE friend. She/he will always be there for you but others can be decieving. So be careful what you wish for.
107004
sorry, i don't add people i do not know personally.  as for getting more friends.  just randomly request friendship to others, who knows maybe you'll be lucky!
467660
It's REALLY scary moving away for the first time but don't worry!!!  I can't stress this enough.  You worry about whether you'll meet anyone you'll get on with and the answer is a resounding "yes".\n\nThe worst part is the first few moments when you're completely by yourself.  If you live in halls of residence, simply go into the kitchen and make a cup of tea - someone is bound to come in and you can start a conversation.  Or knock on the door next to you.\nIn classes don't be scared to sit next to someone you don't know and start talking to them.\n\nJust remember, everyone is in the same boat as yourself and probably just as nervous and scared.  Before long you'll have loads of friends and people to hang out with and you'll be a stronger and more independent person for having taken that big first step!\n\nBest of luck! You'll love uni, I promise!!!
500984
You just need to have patince. Joining a college club may help but that doesn't agrantee that youl meet good friends there. Good friends you usually meet when you dont expect it. When you go to school go with a big great smile and say hello to everybody. And im sure someone wil come and to you. I dont have allot of friends but the one i have are good ones. Im studying in another country and in teh almost 2 year that im here i only made 1 good friend. Friends you can have allot but good friends are hard to make. So just take it easy. Better go slow now, so you dont get hurt later. Choose wisely. You don't want someone who wil betray you later. \nIf you want we can be online friends. if your interested look me up nice_dutch123@yahoo.com
189007
i went to junior high far away from the middle school that i was going to go to, and my first day i didnt know anybody. but the way i started making friends was being myself. i know that sounds kind of cheesy, but its true i was hyper, crazy, and outgoing. pretty soon i knew a lot of people. i takes time, but u ALWAYS find some one, i promise, even when u think its impossible. just start small conversations, and then work ur way up!\nGOOD LUCK!!
667068
Yes, it is very hard.  I moved a LOT when I was a kid..  three different schools JUST in the 6th grade!  When you are that young, you try to keep in touch with your friends, but it usually doesn't work very well.  So each time I moved, I tried to find one person with whom I could 'connect' and be friends with.  It didn't always work very well.  The best thing to do is to be yourself.  Be friendly and you will attract friends.  Don't let the fact that you have to try again for new friends distract you from school work.  Concentrating on the school work will help you relate to the other kids on something you ALL have to deal with .   Good luck.
472031
Don't mean to be rude but this isn't Friends Re-United. You could try there. Start a section on your school and see who turns up.
413261
I am so sorry. Going through High school with out your friends is hard. I would start by joining clubs - Year book, Cheer, Art...what ever your school has to offer. You will meet new kids that way. Sometimes friends just go away and it has nothing to do with you. I have a feeling you out grew them and they moved on, you can to. I know this doesn't make you feel better, but once you start being busy your depression will go away and you will start feeling better and make new friends.