Today was supposed to be kate's post but unfortunately she's unwell so I'm taking over, now this post may be very random and unorganised as I'm not 100% what to really write.
Anyway, I've just started college and some of you may have also just started a new school, whether it be a transition to secondary school (or high school), college or university or even that you've moved somewhere and starting a school there then you'll be thinking the same things as me. Friends.
Friends are an important part of education I feel as they can make your time more enjoyable. Even if you've just moved up with your friends you may find you're not together all the time due to different classes. This can be difficult for some people ( like me ) as it's quite hard to make new friends and I find I'm social awkward around people I don't know.
Over the past week luckily I've picked up on some things that help so hopefully it'll help you too. Number 1 : BE YOURSELF ( cliché I know ). There is no point in pretending to be someone else just to make friends as you'll soon find that you're unhappy.
Number 2 : Just smile. If you have a smile on your face then you'll seem a lot more approachable. Nothing's better than seeing a smile on yours or someone else's face.
Number 3 : Talk to people. Most people ( I'm one of them ) assume that people will just come and talk you but sometimes you need to make the first move, I know it's not as easy as it seems but you should try and if you find they're not someone you want to be the best od friends with it's perfectly okay, you will find others.
Number 4 : Be nice. Whether someone has approached you or you've approached them then talk nice to them. Making a good impression is good, you can't start a friendship by being mean!
Number 5 : Relax. Don't stress out because you haven't made best friends on the first day, everyone is feeling just as awkward and worried as you so just relax and go with it and you'll find that friendships will naturally form.
I know this post wasn't the best but I hope you feel this may have helped even just a little.
- Lauren
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