<p>well, somtimes. I just went to my school's talent show. I usually avoid things like that but it was for a club. When I see my peers singing, dancing, playing sports, with multiple talents, I feel really inferior b/c i have no talents. Everytime I ever asked my parents if I could take dance lessons or play sports they were always like "no, focus on your studies". Well, I did focus on school, and it has done nothing for me socially.<br>
I am so addicted to this routine of having time to spare for schoolwork, i dont even want to get a job, or do anything anymore, fearing that it would screw up my grades. I envy my friends, who seem to be the perfect students- popular, good grades and well-rounded. </p>
<p>This sophomore year I tried to shy away from that "geek" label by joining like every club. It sort of worked in the beginning, but after spring started and i found myself not on the soccer or tennis team, as i planned, everything went downhill.
I am sick of trying to meet everyone's expectations!!
People think i m this school-freak who just studies all the time and never goes out. OK. The thing is, that is SOMEWHAT true; the fact that ppl expect me to be like that, just makes me want to work harder in school, and be valedictorian.</p>
<p>Well, it sounds like you excel in your academics. Try to find something you could really commit to, or try something new. You never know what will happen. Don't regret your high school years!</p>
<p>It seems you're smart, motivated and hard-working...those are talents alot of people would love to have.</p>
<p>I would focus on a more academic club. I think that's an arena where you could really shine. It's academic, but, at the same time, social. Your parents would probably also go for it.</p>
<p>Also, many top colleges want students who have developed their passions. If your passion is studying, that's not going to translate well. You need something to set you apart from the hoards of other valedictorians. However, if you just want to go to your state flagship, then don't worry about it too much.</p>
<p>More importantly, have fun. Don't just do what your parents want you to do... obviously they want you to be happy above all else. Do things that interest you, balance that with schoolwork, and you'll be fine.</p>
<p>Find something OUTSIDE of school- there is a big ole world out there</p>
<p>Maybe you are invisible! LOL, couldn't resist.</p>
<p>As stated, join academic clubs or just hang out with your "popular friends". And you should set your own expectations, not live up to anyone else's.</p>
<p>-The Invisible Coot66</p>
<p>You can always join a debate club or something.</p>
<p>Find something within one or two clubs that you like/can do.</p>
<p>Like, I'm an officer of my school's Multicultural Club, and yet I don't believe in the importance of "culture" in general. I'm there because I can organize things and actually pull off whatever other members of the council plans. I don't have any special "culture" skills or whatnot, but I took my strengths, put them out there, and worked with them.</p>
<p>heck yahhh girlfriend i feel you dawg
just let loose and dont be afraid to be yourself. and if people dont accept you or just perceive you as a nerd, you can cheeeell witfh people who dont go to your school.
plus college is only a couple years away- that gives you the perf opp to reinvent yourself and establish yourself as the person who you wanna beeee</p>
<p>its good that you have tried to find something new by joining different clubs. maybe your passions are just different from everyone else's. you don't necessarily have to join a certain club/sport/event just to be perceived as cool or popular, rather, just do what YOU want to do. don't be discouraged if you can't find your passion at first, but be happy that you were willing to try. what do you want to become? is there an activity that could help you reach your goal and give you good experience? is there a certain issue you feel strongly about (ex. feeding the homeless, the situation if Darfur, ect.) which you could start up a club? community service is a great way to go, and a great way to get to know a diverse group of people. plus, it looks great on college apps!! :) don't join a club because of college apps, however, do it for YOURSELF. best of luck.</p>