<p>I moved from a private school that was sort of big for a priavte school; about 100-120 students per grade. from preschool to 12th grade....i now go to a public school ..and it well....it sucks.....unless ure a start athelete..no real advantage...apparently its supposed to be a really good school..but its not....it is so difficult to fit in? are any of u guys or have any of u guys been in a similar situation?</p>
<p>I kind of am in. I came from a SUCKY middle school and into one of the nation's Top High Schools (Top 10).</p>
<p>90% of the people in IB are Hooked (Super Rich, Super Athletes/Muscians etc) however I fit in pretty well otherwise.</p>
<p>I've decided not to care if my Class Rank is in Top 20% or if my GPA is sub-par. People appreciate me and I have a reputation as a decent debater. I'm hoping colleges will see through my mediocre stats and understand my special circumstances (as you know I work about 40 hours a week).</p>
<p>P.S. You might be "duke", But I still symphatise with you.</p>
<p>I came from a very small private school to a high school of 6000+ plus. Mine is like the poster above, the public is really rich and super athletes but I had no problem fitting in since there were so many people, I had to get involved in clubs though to really make friends. Good luck =]</p>
<p>I dont get how people can't fit in at most public high schools (pop. over 2,000) there just some many different crowds and people that there is something and someone for everyone...i'm sure things will click, and people usually like the new person as long as there friendly.</p>
<p>I went from a public school to a public school. In middle school I had a class of about 380, then I switched to a magnet school that has about 65 in our class, fortunately I had no problem fitting in, but you have to get involved and make a sincere effort to fit in.</p>
<p>ok, i know but like its incredibly hard to fit in....like the ppl i hung out with in my old school was one big group of friends, we were : the star atheletes of the grade, the class officers, the club leaders, the smartest ppl in our grade, the funniest ppl in our grade....but i come here to this public school and all the atheletes are dumb and have nothing but football, the smartest ppl have no personality whatsoever, the class officers and club leaders dont even care about anything and are just elected because they know everyone...the funniest ppl are jerks and bullies.....its really weird, u have to see it to believe it......and about joining clubs and all, when i was new to the school the counselor said she would get someone to help me familiarize with the school, and she DIDNT!....i had to figure out everything on my own...i didnt know which clubs to join and which clubs were meaningful.....ppl in my grade know im a really smart kid...and like i can see jealousy and hate in their eyes! i saw it from day one! and the ppl of my same race (which i will not disclose) look at me like im some queer.......its really weird, i wish for my old school so much...my friends...better teachers, none of it exists at this public school i go to....im going to make it a must to send my kids to private schools</p>
<p>I don't know if it's fair to generalise and insist that all private schools are good; all public schools are bad; therefore I will send my kids to private schools...</p>
<p>Give your school a chance. On the surface, everyone may seem like how you described, but there has to be SOME people you will come to like. It's almost statistically impossible for a socially well-adjusted kid to feel completely alone in a massive public school...</p>
<p>You're really being harsh, put it this way, you seem to be one of those ppl who don't give things a chance. If you go into a situation already hating the thing you're doing, then you're never going to like the place, you have to have a positive outlook and the moment everything out of you're mouth is negative....and don't bring up the private/public argument it makes you sound stuck up.</p>
<p>In his defense, he didn't technically say that ALL public schools are bad, just his. Some public schools are bad but some private schools are worse. The not sending his kids to public schools was a bit much but it was his opinion.</p>
<p>Give the school a chance, you'll be fine. You don't need people to tell you what clubs to join.</p>
<p>also seems like you feel you're superior to everyone else, and think that everyone is out to get you. don't know for sure, but from your posts it comes off this way.</p>
<p>i'll also agree that if you are well adjusted to being around people, the only way for you to not fit in in at least one group of people is if you don't want to.</p>