Friend scared for High School?

Question

My one friend is scared to start HIgh School. She says she is scared of making friends. She also says her one friend made the volleyball team and has already made a few friends. My friend only tried out for cheerleading and didn't make it but she kinda met a few ppl but tryouts were awhile ago. What should i tell my friend to do?? thanks!

Answer 1

Aww {{hugs to your friend}}. Frankly I cannot blame her for being scared about it. I never liked school very much except for elementary years. I think there's more to deal with today then there was when I was in school.

The best advice I can give is for her to just be herself. If people are going to like you they will like you for who you are just as you are. She should keep more of her focus on her grades then who's hot or who's not. This is a short time in life and something we cannot go back for a redo. Make those grades now and the rest of life will work it's self out.

Good Luck to you both.

Answer 2

she should tryout for other teams as well.. you know, find something in common with others and start a conversation based on that. Making friends fast is never easy, it takes time.. but once she starts meeting the right people, she won't worry as much. Enjoy what's left of summer vacation, and plan those four years to come well. Good luck..

Answer 3

Best thing to do is go in with an open mind, leave the attitude and fear at home. Nothing to be scared of going to high school. Its cliquey but you will find your niche once you get there. Give it time, you don't have to meet anyone the first day. And remember, everyone is feeling the same way, many people just don't show it or admit to it.

Answer 4

Just tell her to go in and be herself. Think when she was trying out for cheer leading she made friends just do the same thing first day of school talk to people when they sit down and when at lunch sit with a group and be nice. It will all work out..Good Luck!

Answer 5

Tell her its okay. I am in Highschool right now, it is easy to meet new people. You can tell her to join clubs or try out for other sports. She will always make friends in the classroom. Tell her not to worry...it is not a huge deal. If she is a nice and good person, she will have friends.

Answer 6

Relax don't worry. Tell her to be herself......I know that's a bit of a cliche but it works. She will meet lots of new people in school. Otherwise she could try to become plastic and fit in with other mindless drones. Hope this helps. Remember Id say they are lots of people in her situation, so shes not alone.

Answer 7

This is a typically normal response...Many people fear the unknown. High school offers a variety of ways to express yourself, and find new interest. Surely there will be like mineded people she will find and make many new friends.

Answer 8

The first thing is if you only have one friend and it is her that might be the first problem.

Second. If She can't make new friends because she is afraid then maybe you could be a friend and help her. Are you a Friend?

Answer 9

once she gets into the swing of things she should be fine just tell her to be herself and talk to anybody who looks friendly she will make friends in no time high school is an importent part of life so dont be scared enjoy it

Answer 10

Yep. School can be scary. Fortunately, once she starts, it'll be ok. She'll meet new friends and teachers. Eventually, she'll get used to the new routine. Just tell her to tough it out the first day, then she'll be fine. Tell her not to be afraid to talk to people.