Tips on how to survive High School?

Question

I am going to be a freshman this fall at a school with over 2000 kids in it. I am severly scared and intimidated. Does anyone have any advice on how to meet others like me in a school this large? Does anyone have any tips on how to survive upperclassmen? (Please no be yourself's or just enjoy your time, cuz it will be over before you know it's)

I am going to a new high school. I move to this town halfway through my 8th grade year. And most of my friends that I made during that time are going to a different high school.

Answer 1

Keep one thing in mind: you're lowest on the totem pole for only a year. Some upperclassmen will just be jerks. Some will be pretty cool. The trick is to know which group to stay away from, and that's pretty obvious from day one.

The trick to surviving high school? Don't try too hard to "fit in." March to your own beat, and people will follow. If you start to act like a lemming, you'll never be considered part of "the" crowd. They'll just humor you and then laugh at you behind your back.

As for meeting new friends, you will, probably on your first day. You're not the only one who is apprehensive and nervous. I had a large group of new friends by the end of my first week, and before that I was always considered a loner who got picked on. You'll be surprised who will strike up a conversation with you in homeroom, at lunch, or in the middle of history class. It'll be easier than you think.

Answer 2

There is a lot of pressure from upperclassmen to do things you're not ready for. At the time, refusing may seem to make your life more difficult however, in the long run, you'll be glad you said "no". And as much as it "bites", please try your best to follow your parents' rules. They will actually help keep you from getting involved in situations where you'll be faced with the aforementioned issues. To find other people your age in a big school, see if there's a freshmen orientation. Sit next to someone you don't know. And most group projects in high school are assigned group members, so you'll have a great chance to work closely with new people and gain insight as to how they think and feel about things...which usually leads to shared interests(recipe for possible friendships, HELLO!) You should be fine if you actually are yourself...I know you wanted to hear anything but that...but it will actually cause people to like you more in a world full of fake people(i.e.high school). Trying to be someone you're not or be the most popular coolest freshman ever will only cause you pain. And in some instances your reputation... until you yourself become a senior with no one above you to call you out. I wish you all the luck in the world...because I didn't take this advice when I was in high school. I was one who had to wait until my senior year to actually enjoy it with out catching flak from 3 years of upper-classmen.

Answer 3

I don't know if this will help but be friendly, confident and if someone treats you poorly let them know you will not be treated that way. Walk in that school with confidence and a sense of humor. I remember feeling intimidated my freshmen year too and that was a long time ago and it wasn't as bad as i thought it was going to be. You will meet people and make friends when you least expect it. Sitting in class or during a study hall (if they still have those:)) I remember getting worried about lunch time too and who i would sit with but when the time came i marched right in there and sat down and ate my lunch like i could careless that i was alone and it only lasted ten minutes and then i met people. I was also worried about being initiated by the seniors and it never happened. With all those students i guarantee there will be other students who feel the same way as you and are hoping to find someone to become friends and that person could be you.

Answer 4

I guess everyone answered your question.
How to survive upperclassmen?
Just ignore them if they are mean.
Try to not try too hard because you'll start hating yourself for the false image everyone will have on you after a few months.

And don't do anything you think is a bad idea.
I know it sounds fun but smoking out in the bathroom will get you susepended or expelled. And THAT is a life changing decision.

Don't "be" things you might regret later on.
Like being easy, a bia-tch, a prom queen.
And always remember highschool is just a tiny fraction of your life. Being "cool" is not always the best way to go.

Answer 5

All the rumors you have heard about upper classman stuffing freshman into lockers, selling them elevator passes, taking lunch money, etc is just that, rumors.

It is just a tradition handed down by every generation to scare the incoming freshmen cause they are vulnerable.

A school of 2000 you will have NO problem meeting people as you will have plenty to choose from.

Plus aren't any gonna be there from your 8th grade classes?

Answer 6

All I can say is don't worry about what other people think of you that's one thing I would've done differently isnot cared so much about what's cool what's not who's cool who's not.. it doesn't really matter in the big picture just be friends with those you enjoy being around and don't judge people because no one is better than anyone else I don't care who ya are. Have fun and be a little bad cuz you can get away with it.

Answer 7

I'm sure you'll have friends from junior high school attending the same high school, right? If so, continue to hang with them. There are lots to do in high school. Get involved in things you are interested in. You will make friend in due time. Whatever you do, don't try so hard. Be yourself and try not to stand out, you'll only subject yourself to upperclassmen shenanigans.

Answer 8

Pay attention and do your work. The people you want as friends will respect you for that. The ones that don't you shouldn't care about anyway.

Trying to succeed will bring people with common goals together. You will meet plenty of people by just trying to help each other do the things you need to do. Also give some team sports a try. They are great for relationship building.

Answer 9

Upperclassmen usually arn't mean. Only to those freshmen who think that they are just as mature or on the same level as upperclassmen. That's what makes them mad. Don't bother with relationships. Just make a lot of friends with boys and girls and after high school, then you'll be safe to date without teenage drama. Be yourself and do what you think is cool. Who cares what other people think. They just arn't as cool as you and are just jealous. And be open. Make many friends who are into different types of things. Then you'd be part of many different "groups" in highschool and if one group fails you, you'd have many others to turn to. And if you want to become popular, be active in school such as join student counsel or clubs. Avoid making friends with people who criticize others. They themselves are the ones who are insecure. And watch the movie Mean Girls. Good Luck in HS.

Answer 10

well, i go to a high school with over 4000 kids and its not so bad. I'm usually stuck with about 1000 (freshman). at my school there's not really a freshman friday or anything so that isnt really a worry. I would just say to make friends because with all of the work and stuff that they give, they're what keep you from going insane!