I will be going on to high school soon and I fear that I might not adapt to the environment well.Can you give me some tips on adapting to a new environment full of people.Also, on making new friends because I am good friends wih my middle school friends.Brothers and Sisters please help.

I had the same worries and thoughts. It's natural. Anytime going to a new enviroment and atmosphere these things will come up. Trust me, all you're doing is growing. Who wants to stay in that middle school mentality? Once you go to high school you grow, and the same goes for college and careers and all thereafter. You elevate as a person, as a student, as so many things. If you do it right you'll be on top of your game in the end.

One thing I will tell you though, don't get caught up mamita. Adjusting to a new enviroment doesn't mean become someone you are not just to fit in. You will see a lot of people do that. They fall into the wrong crowd and then everything falls apart from there. It's hard to get back on track because the image you portray of yourself is the one that people will hold you to for a long time.

And don't worry about what others think of you. People are gunna have their own opinions and there is nothing we can do about it.

Some people will like you, some won't. No matter how hard you try you can't be everyone's friend. With that said, know who your true friends are, first impressions are misleading sometimes.

Be careful. If you don't know something like directions or anything, ask a teacher or someone else in charge. Some students give you the wrong information just to mess with you.

Boys..while some are sweet, most are not. Don't let them fool you.

Get involved in activities that you like and whatnot. They help your rep and they look good on college apps.

Try your best to stay on top of your school work. Some teachers don't give you a break.

Sometimes the less said is the best said. A lot of newbies run off at the mouth just to be seen and fit in and gain friends but alls you do is make yourself look crazy.

I'm a male by the way............ and thanks for the tips about adapting to new environments.

Hey boy wassssup?
lol let me stop clowning
On a serious tip though BE YOURSELF you can never go wrong with that if you do not like who you are or you just want to change always be sure to Love yourself and so will others.As far as work goes.....well,you know what to do keep that head up and study pay looooooooots of attention to your teachers.YOU'LL BE FINE :wink:

in that case, watch out. girls are scandalous.

:lol::lol::lol: :smash:

Thanks brothers and sisters.Your help is much appreciated.

You will be fine. Just stay with the positive crowd and stay clear of negative influence. It took time for me to get adjusted to high school. There are just older kids and more work. But as soon as you start, there shouldn't be a problem.

hey there man, like most people already told you, it will be alright. all the advice i have to give you is to be yourself and know from the beginning that not everyone will agree with you and that some people can be nasty sometimes. but that's the way life goes. the key is to love yourself and others will love you for who you are and not for some fake person you are trying to be to impress them. and its not always a bad idea to keep some of your friends from before, they might help out in understanding you and being there for you when you are going through some tough times. You are growing up and i know that you are getting off to a good start. just believe in yourself.
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thanks brothers and sisters..I think I am prepared now.I hope you'll be with me in my new journey.

First off it ain't that bad just watch out for the people you hang around because in high school you find out who your true friend is. Join clubs and sports that looks good if u r goin to college. But most important dont :boring: because that can mess u up really bad

Just watch the haters out there, there will be alot of haters in highschool.

I know you said that you were ready young brotha, but you have not heard from the very person who Graduated with Honors from High School, and who did so as a Born Leader, and everything else. And I am a male also.

Go there and do what you have to do......which is:

DO NOT be late to class/school.
DO NOT take your eyes off the teacher.
DO NOT hang with the crowd who talks all class.
DO NOT under any circumstances be walk out of class without knowing what you have learned, or what you were supposed to learn.

DO be to school and class on time: School- 15 minutes/ class- 3 minutes.
DO your Homework as early as possible.
DO Get ready for school anywhere from 60-90 minutes before school starts.
DO participate in afterschool or extra-curricular activities (People I know who did Graduated with extras, and had an extra opportunity to become somebody after High School.)

DO take notes (write down everything significant that the teacher puts up on the board.)

DO STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! I might not know what state you are in, but regardless, High School State Tests are NOT a piece of cake. The only way that you can guarantee yourself to pass a State Test is if you STUDY! Understand what you are reading about.

And before I put you to sleep reading this- DO NOT APPROACH ANYONE!!!!! If you are as competent, chances are they will approach you, and they will be the good ones that you do not have to worry about having problems with. You want to find a girl, get her when you have your education secure enough to not fall behind. And make sure that both of you will not slip and fall out of why are in School.

That's all for now, Congratulations on making it through Little School!

Cedric Denson

This is excellent & practical advise from brother Cedric Denson! It applies not only to High School, but College as well!

Thanks alot Pan Africa, I am just showing exactly how ambitious I am when it comes to brothas getting their education, and stealing one of the seats that white folks automatically get.

Cedric Denson

Well this is my first year in high school too and so far im doing good as far as making friends. You should just be yourself! If they dont like the way u act...forget them, u shouldn't change 4 no 1.

Holla back @ me

just don't let no negativity fill your head up, that's what I did and it wasn't no help for me in high school. Keep all the nonsense away from you!

I am the person who made the thread but i'm under a different name. I'm doing good as far as making friends and keeping my grades up. Thanks for the advice.

Just be yourself and don't worry about what others say or think of you. Sometimes you'll be admired for that.

I'm so glad I'm finished high school, I just picked up my diploma today!!

I'm so glad I'm finished high school, I just picked up my diploma today!!

Congrats African_Prince!

I'm so glad I'm finished high school, I just picked up my diploma today!!

CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

You see -

I knew you would make it! This is a great step toward progress!

Keep it up! As a generation, we have MUCH farther to go!

CD

Thank you all!