Switching schools is never easy. It's a new environment, new people, new things to learn. It's especially hard when it's a school in a different country, but even just switching to the school down the road is challenging. That's why i'm going to break the whole thing down for you:
- Making friends.
When you are switching schools, you want to always try to be friends with everyone, no matter who they are. You don't have to be best friends with everyone after the first day, but it is important to try and have a few people who can help you and guide you through the school.
However, you shouldn't rely on these people too much, because you they will not become your closest friends straight away, and you shouldn't expect too much of them. If you find a best friend after 2 days, good for you. But I have switched schools enough times to know that that isn't a very likely situation.
When you try to make friends, it doesn't matter whether you are super outgoing and extroverted, or shy and introverted. It is quite easy to make friends, but you do have to take action and go up to someone and start a conversation. You can't expect people to come to you, because they could be just as shy and scared to talk to new people as you might be. And if someone doesn't want to be friends with you, or if they seem a bit rude, then let them. You shouldn't care about what they do, about the friends they have. Just focus on yourself and be be kind, respectful and confident.
When it comes to confidence, it can be challenging to show and express your confidence, especially around new people. But, all you do is keep your head high, and fake it till you make it, because believe it or not, it actually works. Make sure to not be arrogant, because arrogance will distance people from you instead of attracting people to you. But if you stay kind and respectful, you will definitely attract friends. - First impressions
First impressions are VERY important, because that first impression is how people are going to judge you for the rest of the year, whether you like it or not. First impressions are not only about how you look (although appearance is a very important factor), but also how you come across.
It is important to be kind and respectful to not only students, but also teachers. You want to be especially kind to teachers, because if you think about it, your whole school life pretty much depends on them. They control your grades, your report, your lessons and more. They make up half of your time at school, so if they don't like you, then you definitely want to try and fix that.
Appearance is also a big part of first impressions, because even if they don't want to, most people are going to subconsciously judge you based on your appearance. You don't have to look like a princess when walking into school, but you definitely want to look sensible and put together. Try doing your hair nicely, tidy up your clothes and ALWAYS SMELL GOOD. Put deodorant, wear perfume, bring a body spray, whatever. But make sure you keep clean, stay hygienic and have a nice scent. - Studies
Studies are the reason you are in school. They are the reason you learn, the reason you spend half your life in a building with so many other people like you. So remember to really prioritize the important things.
Always keep up with learning. That can be difficult at times, especially when you are in a new school, but if it takes a bit more time to catch up on what you have missed, then take that time. If you have to miss a rendezvous with a friend to study, then miss it. If you have to substitute your free time to study for a test, then study. Get your priorities straight, especially when you are transitioning and learning things you have never learned before in a new environment.
I hope this helped, and check out more upcoming articles where I talk more about school life.
Have a nice day🫶, bye!