Different School

[george]

I'm not totally sure if this should go under this.

So the school I was suppose to go to, I needed a transfer from my older school and my school district put like 400 transfers on hold. So in the end I can't go to the school I want to go to with all my friends, instead, I'm going to this other school that's a very "high up" and all I really want to do is get good grades so that I can get into the program so that I can get a transfer over to the school with all my friends at after this year. So my question is, do you think I should really get like involved in my new school and get like new friends and stuff seeing as how I'm only gonna be here for 1 year?

So basically:
School district screws me over
I go to different school
Going to get transferred over to the school that has all my friends at after freshman year
Should I get new friends and such?

[Gumleaf]

i think you should try and make friends. otherwise it will be a very lonely year. it doesn't mean that you need or have to forget your current friends at the other school. i've never heard of anyone who has seriously suffered from having too many friends, so by making new friends at your new school can only be a good thing.

[george]

But then what would happen when I transfer over to my other school? I mean I wouldn't really see them for 3 years cause the school I'm going to now is like 2 times as far as the one I'm transferring to. I don't know, I guess I just don't wanna like hurt anyone's feelings.

[Gumleaf]

well the thing is george is that moving sometimes is just something that has to happen. sure you might hurt your friends and you might feel hurt leaving them, but it doesn't mean that you will lose contact all together, and most importantly you shouldn't rob yourself of the chance of making decent friendships because you're afraid of hurting someones feelings when you leave. if this really is an issue, when you start to become friends, tell them that you won't be staying there long term. at least that way when you do go, it won't be unexpected for them.

[Mzor203]

I agree with what Stephen is saying. Think of an entire school year without any friends at all. Do you think it would be easy to get through? Would you just sit there by yourself at lunch time, not talking with anyone?

I've found that it's almost impossible to not make friends. It's human nature, we're social animals. Friends happen, so if you thought you were going to get through the year without making some good friends, you're gonna be disappointed.

You might cause a little sadness at the end of the year, but I still think you should go ahead and get involved. You just have to try and stay in touch once you're gone.

You're a good guy George, so you're gonna make friends whether you like it or not. I know. :D

-Rex

[george]

Yea but then would it really be that good of a friendship then? I don't know.......I just seem to over think everything about how it could affect me.

[Mzor203]

Hmm... It's a good question. I think good friendships can form really quickly. If you find someone who shares your interests, and you find their personality to be good, you can bond quickly. So I don't exactly know the answer, but I'm pretty sure you could find some good friends fairly quick. It won't be as easy as in kindergarten, but it could still happen.

[george]

Hhhmm well today will be my unofficial first day back to school, wish me luck =\ even though I still need to go there early to get my schedule done and stuff.

Thnx for the help stephen and rex.

[Mzor203]

I'm wishing you luck. Have fun at your new school, it would be tragic if you went through this year with it being boring. :D

[byee]

As you see, things change, so, yes, my advice would be to make new friends and get involved in your new school. There's a chance it might become your new home, so you should go into it with an open mind and an open heart and establish yourself and make yourself comfortable and at home.

It's still a year, a year is a long time, you should make the best of it. If you get to transfer next year, you'll deal with that then.