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Where can I meet new friends?

Ashley Pritchard, MA
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Ashley Pritchard is an Academic and School Counselor at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Ashley has over 3 years of high school, college, and career counseling experience. She has an MA in School Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health from Caldwell University and is certified as an Independent Education Consultant through the University of California, Irvine.

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Ask your school counselor about different clubs or sports at your school, and then get in touch with either the coaches or other students who are involved. Joining clubs or sports is a great way to meet somebody who has similar likes and interests.

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My ex friend and I are going to the same school and she is spreading rumours and lying about me to everyone she knows and I'm scared that others will avoid me or dislike me. What should I do?

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It can be difficult if someone is spreading rumors about you. If you act like yourself and show kindness toward others, they will eventually see that the rumors are untrue. Try to stay positive!

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What if you are going into 7th grade at a new school how do you fit in?

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Going to a new school is tough. The best way to fit in is to act like yourself and find people who share the same interests as you. Try using conversation starters to get chatting with others at your new school.

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How to be confident if someone who likes you is always staring and makes you uncomfortable?

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This is a difficult situation. You can try ignoring them. Or you can try talking them or have one of your friends talk to them.

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I have been homeschooled my whole life and I am starting a co-op for the first time. Everyone seems to know each other already! How can I make friends?

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It's completely understandable to not know where to start! One of the best ways to make new friends is to find people who probably share common interests with you. Check out any clubs your school offers that interest you. You could also join one of the sports teams if that's your thing. That way, you'll be around people who are interested in some of the same things as you, which can make it easier to make friends.

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After some time (after the current pandemic) I will be joining to high school in some other country where i won't be knowing any child from before guide please. Also how do I act like myself?

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It sounds like you're dealing with a lot of new changes. But new doesn't mean bad and it doesn't have to be scary. Since you're starting at a new school, try taking some time to get to know the school itself. Find out where everything is located (cafeteria, classrooms, etc.) so you aren't lost while you're walking around and you feel more comfortable in your surroundings. If you're comfortable, you'll be more confident, which may make it easier for you to meet new people in your classes and around school.

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What should I do if I am the only black girl in the school and the rest are white, and they just don't seem to like me because of the way I talk or my colour?

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If you're new to the school, it could be just that they haven't gotten a chance to get to know you yet. Try joining a club or after-school program that fits your interests. For instance, if you're into anime, poetry, or dance, you can probably find a club to join so you can meet other people who are into some of the same things you're into. However, if you feel like you're being discriminated against, talk to a school counselor or principal. You do not have to put up with any form of racism.

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