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New School, Same You: How to Find Your People

Starting high school can feel like a BIG deal. New classrooms, new teachers, new faces, new routines… and suddenly, everyone seems to be wondering the same thing: “What if I don’t make friends?”

First things first, girl. Take a breath. 💛

If you’re feeling nervous about finding your people, you are SO not alone. Even the girls who seem super confident might be feeling exactly the same way on the inside.

So, how do you actually make friends?

1. Say hi first.

You don’t need a perfect opening line or to be the funniest person in the room. A simple “Hey, how are you finding everything?” can be the start of something great.

2. Find your thing.

Love sport, music, art, books, gaming or drama? Join a club, team or activity you genuinely enjoy. You’re more likely to meet people who already have something in common with you.

3. Look for how people make you FEEL.

The coolest friendship isn’t about sitting with the most popular group. It’s about finding people who make you feel comfortable, included and accepted for who you are.

4. Give it time.

You might meet your best friend on day one… or it might take a few weeks or months. Both are completely okay. Friendships take time to grow, so don’t panic if your group doesn’t appear straight away.

5. Never change yourself just to fit in.

You don’t need to pretend to like something, change your personality or laugh at jokes that make you uncomfortable to get someone to like you. The right friends will appreciate the real you.

A little reminder from Girl Talk

You are not behind if you haven’t found your people yet. You are not boring because you’re quiet. And you definitely don’t need to have your whole high school life figured out before your first day.

Be kind. Be curious. Be yourself.

Kind people are your people. And the friendships that let you be completely YOU? Those are the ones worth finding. 💜

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