Ah, winter break. A time to change. Well, how?

Question

Yeah, I don't want to be known as a nerd anymore. It's getting sickening. I got Honors classes, and I made the A and B Honor Roll (kudos to meself).

Anyway, how can I change myself so I can be someone new? I still want to recieve the same grades. I also want people to see me as a dude who is nice to people and that girls want.

That or a newer life.

I can't change my dress because we have *sigh* uniforms. *pukes*

Petite, thanks, but, read: My school has uniforms.

The only colored jackets and sweaters we can wear are navy or royal blue, red, white, or gray. It must also be a solid color, no logos exposed.

Also, we must wear belts, tuck in shirts, must be collared or polo style, that is red, navy or royal, or white, short or long-sleeved, with khaki or navy pants, but we cannot wear navy with navy.

The only exempts are on dress-down days and Wednesdays, where we can subsitute any Rudder MS shirt for our uniform shirt.

Heard of Double Freestyle? That's how I made it look cool!

Answer 1

You dont need to change yourself, just change the fact that the opinions of idiots actually seem to matter to you.

Remember, when you're out in the world doing important things and making a difference and changing the world, they'll be tossing burgers at McDonalds.

Answer 2

There are several things you can do to change your persona at school. The first thing you should do is change how you dress. Use your classmates as an example. Try to copy their style and make it your own. For example if everyone is dressing in street style clothing perhaps you can wear a nice sweater with your baggy jeans. Just look at the group Outkast they managed to make their own trend. The second is get involved in sports. Boys will respect you and girls will want you. Plus you will feel healthier. Choose something you are good at. The third and Final thing is try to make at least one friend with the group that you would like to emulate. This is the most challenging aspect, but can be done. For example if you notice that person has a particular interest in something like music, dancing, or even books ask if you can join them. You may be surprised at how much you may have in common. Make sure to have fun with it don't make this into negative experience. If all else fails watch the movie "The New Guy" and get a good laugh out of it.

Answer 3

Normally, I'd say stay how you are- it doesn't matter, etc... But when people say that to me, it doesn't really change how I think- so I might try and give some advice you might actually take.
There is not much that you can change in this short of a time.
The first thing to do would be to get it- no matter how much you are already, it doesn't hurt to be strong- so maybe excercise for about an hour each day, and eat healthy (if you usually eat alot of sweets or soda, cut down on it)
Another thing that you could do is to maybe take some kind of comedy/acting workshop, if its possible. This could make it easier for you to talk to people, especially girls- everyone likes a funny guy(unless he tries to hard).
The next thing to do would maybe catch up on popular culture- watch some VH1 or something like that. Or rent movies that people talk about and listen to the music that your peers like. And perhaps some indie films and music as well- these things are always good to have. Just become better rounded.
Maybe set some goals for yourself, and see clear picture of who you want to be- From the description you gave I think it might be a nice guy who is well rounded, and everybody likes. So for this, don't put your quirks (for lack of a better word) first- let them be quirks that you have- little things that surface as people get to know you better. For example, don't just randomely bring up DDR in a conversation- if people start to talk about dancing, you can say that you do DDR. Someone once told me that it takes 5 times to override a first impression- so you can't just come back and be completely changed in the middle of the year- it will have to be gradual. And the best time to change is over the summer, or before you go to a different school (ie after elementary school before middle school, before high school, before college), so have this time be a practice a nd then if you still want you can completely chnage over the summer.
Another thing that might help is if you go into Barnes &Nobles or Borders and then go to the self-help section- you can read books there or buy some, and they might be of help, as filled with nonsense as they are.
I hope this helps, and good luck whatever you want to do

Answer 4

Farien 3 gave u the best answer so far... So your smart that is what the world is needing! Smart, Intelligent, and compassionate people. U want to change to something new? Take on a new hobbie or try u hand at martial art, swimming, a weight training program to build some muscle to go with those great brains.

The truth is u need to take the time to explore who u are and where u want to go. Winter break is a great time to find a need in the community and organize help. I will tell u all the Nerds in HS turned out to be the most popular, wealthy, and seriously cute men at HS reunion... so don't change too much OK! Girls will want u, if it doesn't happen in HS it will in college.

Answer 5

Dont put yourself down first off. Your grades are important and if people dont like you because you are better with your grades then it is their problem. You can be smart and still be a fun guy. Take up some hobies and get yourself out there. Join clubs at school. Go to the sporting events and try to sit around fun people. People that you admire. Dont dumb yourself up. Girls like smart - friendly, fun guys. Someone who is confidant in his own abilities and will encourage hers.

Kathy

Answer 6

Don't worry about it, just graduate and go on to university. High school will soon be long gone!

Besides if you have uniforms and you want to keep your grades the only way you could change would be to turn into a jerk and that won't be very satisfying.

Answer 7

Surely there are a few folks in the "cool" crowd who are also in honors. Try to make friends with just one of them, and see if you can work your way into the group.

Answer 8

Start hanging out with some of the popular guys.

Answer 9

in my school the popular kids were smart. try dressing differently.

Answer 10

stop playing ddr.....maybe thats why people think you are a nerd

get into sports...maybe then you can play ddr and actually make it look cool