Hi, so the school that I’m currently at is a K-12 school, and all of my friends have are staying for high school. They haven’t said that they’re mad at me for wanting to leave, but really feels like they’re mad. Any advice on what I should do?
Treat them with understanding. Leaving is hard on some people and they may take some time to adjust. Maybe they are just trying to be mad so they won’t miss you so much. Remind them of all the times you will come home and hang out.
Thanks for your advice!
I left my home country when I was 16! Some friends come and go but for some of my really good friends, we kept our friendship going for many many years. Back in the Stone Age days when I grew up we had to write letters to keep in touch. Tell your good friends that you’re only a text away and you’ll always come home and spend time with them!
They move on and you will move on, also. Your friends may be having a lot of conflicting emotions about your leaving and moving on. Can’t worry about or control what others think of you. True friends will be supportive of you. Kiddo still face times the best friends and chats almost daily. Just think about all the really cool people and new friends you will meet in just 8 months forms now! People from all over the country and all over the world will be at your school. One of the differences you may see between you and your “back home” friend group over the next couple of years relates to driving. Kiddo’s friends back home are now driving to school and have more independence. At BS, you gain independence and maturity in other ways.
- Change may feel difficult, but it’s how you grow :bz
Thank you all for the advice – I sat down and talked with my best friend today, and I think it was very helpful. I explained that my decision to even apply didn’t have anything to do with my love for her, and just how much I valued her. She told me she was scared of losing me, and overall it was emotional but it made our friendship stronger. Both of us know things will really change if I leave. We even got to talking about the fun things she would send me and stuff we would do when I was home (if I’m even accepted anywhere lol!).
That’s great! I am glad you talked to her - always the best and most mature strategy.
Good job! Sometimes it’s hard to talk about that.