Growing up in a small school was a lot less stressful. I knew all my classmates and had even spent my entire childhood with some of them. So when the time came for graduation and moving onto high school, needless to say, I was nervous. And to make matters worse, I was moving from a school with maybe 500 people tops to one where the freshman class alone was over 1000. It was miserable, to say the least. I tried to make friends the first day but I’m not a very social person and would prefer to observe rather than participate. The one thing that made it easier was making friends in maybe half of my classes. Especially a junior named Beth that I met in my Spanish class. I think she knew that I was a shy freshman and kinda took me under her wing. Unfortunately, we only had that one class together, so we did not see much of each other but if I ever needed help with anything or was feeling frustrated she would always be there to help me out. The other person I met was another girl named Ciara that I had homeroom with. We would watch our favorite shows, most Supernatural and Sherlock and would talk about what we wanted to do after high school and it was great to have a friend in my grade to talk to. Unfortunately, those two friends weren’t enough to keep me at that high school, and after freshman year, I left for a much smaller school where I have more friends and a much better attitude about school. So the best advice I would give is that try to make friends with people or have someone to talk to whenever you’re going through a rough time because they make it even more enjoyable.
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Thanks for being so open about how lonely life can be. I have felt like that too... a lot! It is so helpful to hear your story and know that others have felt the same way I sometimes feel. It’s especially great to here how you were able to make positive changes for yourself. Wow! I admire you for that!!
Im glad that you moved to a place that makes you happy. It can be so hard moving to a new school and being able to find friends that fit with you. Friends can be so meaningful and your ending to your story really makes it so impactful.
I love how you added advice towards the end of your story! Super helpful! :)
Emily, you are so right that having a friend to talk to makes things a little better! I am glad that you were able to change schools to find a better fit for you. What a smart and healthy move! You know what is best for you!
Thanks for sharing. I know exactly how you feel. My freshman and sophomore year, I started at a school with 2200 kids, and it was way to big for me. You felt like you couldn't get involved anywhere because that school is so big. I'm so glad you moved to a school that makes you happier.
Surrounding ourselves with good people is key to surviving life. Not just high school, but everyday! You are who you associate with, so make an effort to seek out good people. You're very wise Emily.
Emily, thanks for sharing a story that so many people can relate to! I am also an introvert and sometimes I feel like it's my worst quality. I feel like I miss out on so much because I just don't have the willpower to reach out to people. I love that you were able to be thankful for the two friends you had instead of focusing on what you didn't have. Not a lot of people can do that! I also love that you found a better school for you. Thanks for sharing this message. The truth is that if we're not happy in our current circumstances, we can always change them. You are an inspiration!