<p>that sounds like a very nice ability as Public Speaking still gives people that nervous energy that should be channeled positively </p>
<p>why not use those same skills when making friends, if all else fail picture them naked ;)</p>
<p>Well see it's different when you're talking to a group of people. Because it's not 'planned out' like when you're on stage. I can easily go up there and say what I planned to say. Talking to another person I'm usually fine with. Trying to socialize with a group of people is just harder for me, not really sure why.</p>
<p>well i’m not very good at Public Speaking, but as w/anything, if you practice and put in the effort in, you will get better at it</p>
<p>c'mon, that seven person is right. all it takes is the conscious decision to step out of your comfort zone. once you do it a few times, it becomes easy and you don't go back. sure, public speaking skills help, but all it really takes is a push from the inside. if it's too hard, then you need to get in touch with your inner emotions before you bring anyone else into your life on a level further than acquaintance. that in itself is stepping out of your comfort zone. but most importantly, stepping out of the cz is absolutely vital if you plan on living a regret-free life. there are many situations in life where you will look back and say "oh god i wish i had done that, i wish i was braver, etc.".</p>
<p>Yeah it's pretty hard to get out of my comfort zone but I've done it before so I guess I'll have to push myself pretty hard.</p>
<p>I'm trying to figure out why it's so hard for me to just hi to the person next to me in class to initiate a conversation. Well actually sometimes I did, but the conversation dies quickly, after I've asked all the basic questions. Hm.</p>
<p>As funny as this sounds... Yes, introduce yourself to everyone. Shake hands, talk and mingle is the key. Student Government is a cool way to meet people. That gives you a reason to meet people. Hi my name is Gracie vote for me.... I did and people tend to remember you. Remember they are as new and fresh as you so others will do the same to you. Before you know it, you cant go anywhere without people inviting you to lunch or a movie after school. Also, another good way to mingle is to form study groups.. It works well.. -Gracie Denson</p>
<p>Basically, unlike most people in this board i want to study LESS. Yes people, LESS. These high school years have been nothing but constant studying and no time for fun! It's been difficult, always having to study for something or other and when I go to college I plan to maintain my grades and have good study habits but also not over study for things. That's why I kind of dont want to go to a really great ivy or anything (I wouldnt get in but if i did) because they would expect too much work from you. I just am kind of sick of doing work. Im going to study and everything but try to improve study skills & stop procrastinating and go out with my friends and have fun!</p>
<p>I also want to make many more friends. I honestly dont think Im extremely shy or introverted, but the thing is I'm usually way too busy with family obligations and homework obligations that I never go out too much or have really a lot of fun with my friends. I feel like Im not enjoying my life and my social life is really suffering, because I'm focused on getting into a good college. Also, sometimes Im not the most social because if there are people I hate around me I can't be myself because I have to hold back, or so I feel. Im just uncomfortable around certain people but in college, I can change this and not have any enemies! Thats why I want a big school.</p>
<p>Also I want to PARTY! I want to have tons of fun basically. As for looks, I'd like to buy some clothes that look good on me more. ive been wearing more "emoish" clothes through my high school years. I always wear some black oversized band tee or something and Im quite small/skinny so they all look baggy on me. I want to buy some classy or nice fitting clothes that are simple, just to flatter my body shape. I just dont look NICE now. Just emo. lol.</p>
<p>Basically I want to enjoy my high school years, go to a lot of dance clubs and such, get drunk once in a while, make some great friends, hopefully get a boyfriend, make more GUY friends, study & succeed, do internships, study abroad for at least a semester, and join several clubs that Im passionate about and get leadership positions!</p>
<p>The normal stuff :D</p>
<p>I was SOOOO ready to get out of hight school I practically ran across the stage at graduation and yanked my diploma out of the hand of my principal. To me highschool was small filled with small minded people. In college I gravitated to people with like-minded ideals and who were just more mature. I didnt really change anything about myself except my sense of style now that I work at the place were I usually by all my clothes. Its a classic but not trendy sort of style. I also dress up a lot more cause I really believe when you know you look hot no matter if other people do, your day just goes better :)</p>
<p>If you were to watch a movie of me from last year, you'd find I'm the exact same person. I haven't changed one bit since leaving high school.</p>
<p>Take a movie of me from five years ago. Still the exact same guy. Same dress, same attitudes, same values...okay, so I can drive a car now but that's like the only change, and that just comes when you turn 16 so it's not like something dramatically different or anything.</p>
<p>Now look at something from, say 1994. Again, you'll find I wear the same clothes, hang out with the same kinds of people, have the same beliefs, and am once again identical to my 2006 self.</p>
<p>We'll look at one more example--1989. My favorite toy? Computer. Favorite outfit? Polo shirt and shorts. Outlook on the world? Typical me. Physical size is much smaller in 1989, but the guy hasn't changed one bit since then.</p>
<p>In other words...</p>
<p>You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
And I like the way I am!</p>
<p>WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET</p>
<p>And no college will ever be able to change me!!!</p>
<p>Still the same as before. Been too busy looking for internships/jobs and a new apartment to even bother with college images.</p>
<p>I'm going to try to be myself more. In high school, I tried too hard to find an image, and I didn't have as much fun as I could have because I kept myself pigeon-holed in a false identity. I mean, I wasn't "living a lie" or anything dramatic, I just wasn't always completely true to myself, depending on who I was around and the image I wanted to project. Screw images. I'm going to project <em>myself</em>, and do what I want to do and say what I want to say at each moment, and people can accept me, or they can not. The friends I make I will at least know like me for me.</p>
<p>Now, I think most girls want to buy some new clothes and makeup before college. I will. I want to present the best version of myself. But I'm not going to change my personal style - in fact, I think going away to college is a great opportunity for me to express my personal style in a way I haven't always felt comfortable doing in high school, because I didn't want people to think I was trying too hard. Funny how that means I actually <em>was</em> trying too hard, you know?</p>
<p>So yes, I want to change, but I don't want an <em>image</em>. I just want to be a great version of myself.</p>
<p>hey, IlliniJBravoEcho, what kind of stuff do you guys talk about?
I have a real problem with this. Like, when I'm with girls (i'm a guy) I'm always left speechless, and I don't know what to talk about. So, dumb me, I go "so did you finish your math hw?" I DONT KNOW what to talk about. lol I NEED HELP.</p>
<p>I'm going to try to be more outgoing than I am in high school, and I'm going to try to be more interesting; I can be more outgoing and interesting around people I know very well, but around people I don't know very well I'm much more introverted, uninteresting, etc. I don't want to totally change who I am, but I want to be more...open, I guess, and I want to extend how I am around close friends to how I am around not so close ones or acquaintances...At the same time, I want to work on being less self-conscious about what other people think or about what I think I should be and just be who I am.</p>
<p>I want to become a bit more athletic--not joining a sports team or anything like that, because I'm definitely not an organized sports person, but just keeping my body a bit more fit/healthy. And since I'll be living away from home, I want to work on eating more healthily on my own; right now, my dad cooks fairly healthy meals for dinner and for lunch on weekends, but when my school lunches aren't very healthy or balanced, and while some of that is fine, I don't want to be eating like that all the time.</p>
<p>I'd like to start keeping up with politics more...I'm interested in politics and plan in majoring in International Relations, but as of now, I don't actually know as much or pay attention as much as I'd like.</p>
<p>And I'd definitely like, and will have to, work on procrastinating less.</p>
<p>I think I am going to try and be more personable. I am going to make as many friends as possible and be more well-known. I know everyone says this, but I really always do keep to myself. Also, I would like to find a serious relationship in college...</p>
<p>dang, this thread is 3 years old!</p>
<p>You can still add to it...</p>
<p>oh, indeed! it's a perfectly valid thread too! i wonder what the oldest thread on cc is?</p>
<p>anyways, to provide an on-topic addition to this thread:</p>
<p>yeah, like Upsilamba, i want to be more outgoing (and not afraid to speak up in class) and be more athletic (i could stand to lose a few) and.. well i don't really have a prominent interest in politics, but YES! procrastinate less!!!!</p>
<p>maybe spend less time on college confidential and more time working on " my college image"
:)</p>
<p>^^^ You are def. right. I should spend much less time on college confidential and start planning how I will create this new image once I get to college.</p>
<p>I would also like to become more athletic (I refuse to gain the "freshman 15")</p>