I need stories of encouragement....

[Twinkles6892]

Tomorrow is my last day of 8th grade, and I'll be going to high school next year. We have to merge with the kids from the school across the city and there are like 1,000 kids at this school, and I feel so alone! It really didn't help that my dad said, "Oh yeah, I didn't have any of my friends from Junior high when I got to high school." I need help!!!!!

*Megan

 

[Manda1219]

Congrats on going to high school! I know it seems really scary...it can be a bit intimidating going to a big school from such a little one. My high school had over 4,000 people!!!
Just keep in mind that everyone there probably feels the same way you do!
Just keep your chin up and remember that you're NOT the only one worried, I'm sure you'll make TONS of friends!! Good luck!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Good luck! i thought high school was the best time ( i just graduated last year ) but i had a blast...just the first week, make sure to talk to people, youll make friends fast!

 

[teh fish]

one time, I was feeling really rejected. Then, I tore open the lid of a Pringles can and there, underneath the lid were the words "Try Again". Those two words just inspired me.

Thanks Pringles!

 

[mt2]

I remember that feeling too. My 20 yrs reunion was this past weekend. None of my friends has the same lunch period that I had (there were 3 of them) our school had approx 4,000 people too.

You will make new friends as well as see your old ones. You will get thru this. All of us have at one time or another. Think of this as a new adventure. In 4 years it will change again when (or if) you go to college.

This is an exciting time in your life. Enjoy. Take peptobismal tablets if necessary.LOL

Happy Thoughts to all,


mt2

 

[Dan Murphy]

Congratulations, Megan, that is great, graduation!!!! And as for next year, you'll do just great. In a week, it will be 'old hat'. Anything new is 'scary', even to us 'old folks'. Enjoy your days in HS, they will be amongst your best. And enjoy your summer.

My best,

Dan

 

[OceanAnnie]

Oh boy, do I remember that feeling! Dread & excitement mixed all together. UGH.

Join clubs, get involved in activities that interest you. You'll meet people that have similar interests and the rest will follow.

You'll do fine. Relax & try to enjoy your time. It goes by quickly! (A lot of people feel the same as you, keep that in mind & it may help.)

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I agree, EVERYONE is thinking the same thing. I say the best bet is to get involved in some clubs/activities. It will make the world of difference. And something else I learned... please don't take this the wrong way ... but be nice and smile to everyone you come across. (I imagine you are a very friendly person, that is why I don't want you to be offended by that). You never know how you might make a huge difference in someone else's life, and that way you will have many, many friends in all different groups at school. Genuine interest and happiness goes a LONG way! one of the many things in life I learned.

Have a GREAT time, HS was one of the best times of my life. ENJOY!!!

 

[SRUAlmn]

My advice is to GET INVOLVED! I felt like this when I went to college, 8,000 people and I didn't know one single one of them! I tried out for the dance team and made it and it made my college experience WONDERFUL, I ended up being the captain for my last 2 years. If you join sports teams, theatre groups, band, chorus, clubs, student council, etc... you are bound to meet so many friends that you won't know what to do with them all Good Luck, and don't worry....it's not as bad as it seems to you right now !

 

[LittleMissMickey]

I started high school a mere 9 years ago I think, and I still remember the feelings and emotions. I remember them all coming back to haunt me as I started college, too. One survival tactic I used was EMBRACING your nervousness. I harnessed it to make sure i laughed and smiled a lot, and to this day that is something people say they remember about me. I grinned and bore it, and when I was nervous I would just kind of laugh at myself. It sounds hard to do, but it came easily.

Also, I had 25 people coming with me from middle school to high school. Not a huge number. I liked this, too. I was able to be a different me than I was before, and after eight years it is really important to evaluate who you are and what is standing in your way of becoming who you want to be. Consider this a time of change, and remember that you can make this the most positive or negative change of your life, all by your attitude.

You will survive, I promise! Get involved and have the time of your life. It's scary, sure, but what things worth doing aren't scary at first? And remember that you have a whole bunch of DISers here ready to welcome you when you get home from those first days of school.

Keep looking up!

Ashley

 

[LauraR]

Lots of great advice already. Just wanted to add that it helps to that think that you're now going to meet some new people, who may end up being some of the best friends you'll have in life. My best friend from high school is still my best friend of all time. Also, try and look around for some other kids who may look more nervous and shy than you feel, and try and befriend them. It'll help you forget your own feelings of anxiousness. Also, I bet you will see some of your old friends, too, since it's a "merge"! Have a great summer and try not to worry!

 

[Twinkles6892]

Thanks guys

My friends and I went to say good-bye to the band room, and we met up with some girls from high-school there, they were really nice. They assured us that it wasn't as bad as it seemed, but to remember, there is no Swimming Pool, no Tennis Court, no Elevator and no 3rd floor.

And our band teacher said that he is up at the high-school all the time, so we can see him there too, but my Best Friend and I did keep our band shirts and an English book, so we just "have" to go and give them back.

 

[KarenC]

Are you going to stick with band? If you liked it in middle school, I hope you do. I have two kids and they both were in band. Their high school has 2,600 students. For both of them, being in band became an instant way to make the big school smaller. Since they had band camp over the summer, they'd already gotten to know upper classmen and a lot of their classmates before school even began.

Good luck to you.

 

[DisneyVillain]

My kids love high school, and their school has 3700 students! The key is to get involved with activities other than just classes. My kids like to work with the student volunteer center, and the theatre. Whatever your interests, there will be other kids to share them with!