Most likely, most of the people you have dated so far have known them for a long time, perhaps since kindergarten. You have created a group, and a hierarchy, and your friends know everything about you as you do about them. But fear not, high school will offer you the important opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
Steps
Step 1. Take elective courses
You will be able to explore different areas that will help you in choosing a subsequent career and meet people who share your interests. Don't just follow the regular mandatory lessons.
Step 2. Participate in activities and join some groups
In busy schools, this is the easiest way to meet new people. You will have a common goal and you will be able to meet people who care about you. If your school allows it, you can create a new group yourself.
Step 3. Dedicate yourself to a sport or the arts
Playing sports is a great opportunity to meet new people, and soon your team will become like family. If you don't like exercise, you can choose to devote yourself to the arts, for example try theater, journalism, singing, dancing or learning to play a musical instrument. Music and theater can also be easily linked to publications.
Step 4. Get involved in religious activities
Your place of worship may have a community or group of young people that favors meeting new people.
Step 5. During the holidays, attend a summer camp related to your main interests
Step 6. Apply for a job or volunteer
Working in high school is another way to meet new people and will allow you to gain experience and raise some money.
Step 7. Go to concerts, games, dances, etc
Don't forget the popular festivals organized in your city either. Attending events is a great way to bump into new people. Try to find something in common with them.
Step 8. Take up a new hobby
Think about what you are passionate about. You will be able to learn something new or practice the activities that interest you most, new friends will come accordingly.
Step 9. Don't be shy
Some people are naturally shy, but you can't completely isolate yourself. If you are a quiet person, try to be more sociable.
Step 10. Connect via the web
Join Facebook or MySpace, AIM, MSN, complete your profile and add new people to your friends list. It's a common way to meet new people and stay connected.
Advice
- Make sure you're not being rude, bossy, or clingy.
- Just be yourself, don't try to look like someone else just to become popular. Let people accept you for who you really are.
- If someone tries to change you or presses you to change, don't pay attention to them. Their behavior shows that they are not true friends.
