<p>I'm currently a senior in a high school in Miami, Florida and I cannot feel more out of place. It seems that the more time I spend here the less friends I have. It's not that I can't make friends, it's that I can't find anyone in the city (let alone in my school) that I have something in common with. My school is big, and is basically divided into two stereotypical groups. The Preps and the Chongas. I don't fit any of these molds. I feel left out because my idea of fun is not going to Club Space on a Tuesday night, or going to the Dolphin Mall to flirt with guys. I like going to pubs, indie concerts, goodwill, bookstores, coffeehouses, art museums, the park, blockbuster, whatever. I don't know. Nobody here likes doing those things and as much as I would like to have a group of friends to hang out with, I can't. I had a boyfriend for a while who share some interests with me, but that didn't work out. He lived 4 hours away and it wasn't right. I'm kind of tired of being here, and next year I'm moving to Tallahassee for college. I hope it gets a little better there, but I just need some advice on what I should do now.</p>
<p>Hehe, I go to Miami around once a year for break, and.......have also been to Dolphin mall. (Well, actually technically I go to North Miami Beach, but who cares about the specifics)</p>
<p>My son would understand excactly what your feeling....he is at the University of Miami and also feels like he doesn't fit there. He is really into alternative music, hanging out playing his guitar and is very laid back....not your typical UM student. He is making the best of it for now, but would like to eventually transfer. I think that is what you need to do. Make the best of things for now. Do what you enjoy doing and you may end up meeting someone that enjoys the same things as you. See if there are any groups outside of school that you can join that go along with your interests. That is a good way of meeting like minded people.</p>
<p>Lily, thanks for your feedback. I never really liked this place, and now it seems like the days are going by so slow. I'm glad to know your son would understand, he seems cool. Is he a freshman at UM?</p>
<p>Lmao, CA is largely Latino as well, except it'll be Mexicans instead of Cubans/Ricans. </p>
<p>It just depends where in CA you go. I doubt that you're the only person in your school with your types of interests. Maybe you're just being slightly dramatic?</p>
<p>You're not alone! I live in Broward and my idea of fun is not being a mall rat at Sawgrass all the time! I think that's partially the reason why I lack a social life, but for now I've just accepted the lack of opportunity and enjoy the little things that I like alone. Unfortunately, most of Florida seems to be like this...which is why I'm leaving.</p>
<p>Use the internet! It may sound dumb and anti-social, but the internet is a fantastic way to connect with people who have similar interests, if you feel isolated in your community.</p>
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Use the internet! It may sound dumb and anti-social, but the internet is a fantastic way to connect with people who have similar interests, if you feel isolated in your community.