<p>I'm sorry, I know that there are already a lot of these threads, but I'm beginning to get really anxious about going. I'm a sophomore and have been accepted to a boarding school about an hour away, which is only for juniors and seniors. I've been going to the same tiny charter school since sixth grade. I tried to go to the local public school freshman year of high school, but I was overwhelmed because it was so big and I returned to my small school. I'm rather shy and private, so I'm mostly concerned with having to be more social than I am now. At my current school, we are arranged into classes, and the class stays together for most classes. So, I'm used to not having to deal with a lot of new, different people. I know a few other people that are going to this boarding school next year, and they're excited, but I'm really not friends with them at all. But, on the other hand, I'll probably get a better education at the boarding school, and the majority of the students go on to major universities. I shadowed and thought it was okay; everyone actually seemed pretty nice, but I'm still so nervous about going because I won't really know anyone there, and I'm afraid that I'll have trouble making friends. Do you think I can overcome all this, or do you think that I should just stay at my current school?</p>
<p>I think that you can overcome this… I mean, in the big picture, you’re going to go to college, meet new people, get a job, meet new people, possibly get married, MEET YOUR HUSBAND (new person!) ?! life without socializing/meeting new people is going to be extremely difficult in the long run, and honestly, most people are nice! just don’t be afraid to get out there, don’t wait for them to come to you. think of it, everyone will be brand new at your new school and most people probably won’t know each other, it’s a great time to make friends and meet people!</p>
<p>gooood luck :)</p>
<p>Haha “getting married/meeting husband” is something I never thought of and not among my reasons for going to boarding school.
But other than that, I think you should give it a try. Sooner or later, you’d have to go out and meet new people and make friends right? Can’t stay near home for your whole life (if you’re in Manhattan, I guess it’s possible, but if you do it’s still a shame). Better get used to it now than later.</p>
<p>^ HAHA i didn’t mean it in that way, i meant… socializing. improving your social skills is vital, especially in the long run… marriage was just for emphasis ;)</p>