How can I branch out and make new friends in high school?

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So next year is I'm going to be a freshman in high school and I'm super excited. There will be so many new people for me to meet and become friends with. My issue is, I'm not great at making friends. I'm sort of shy and I have a hard time trusting people and becoming close to them. I want to get over that. I have a few close friends from middle school that I will probably stay close with in high school, but I also want to become friends with new people. Can you give me advice on the best ways to really come out of my comfort zone and take it upon myself to become friends with new people?

Update:

And I know you will probably say join new clubs but I will be doing soccer, basketball, and a community service club so I will meet new people there. I'm talking about how to approach people I don't know in both classes and activities and become friendly with them.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Between classes and activities I PROMISE you will be find on friends (as long as you're not a ***** :) ) People are drawn to those who have similar interests, or sometimes just whoever they are in a new situation with. Starting high school can be intimidating, but after a couple months, and throughout all four years, you will make great friends that may or may not last a life time. Good luck! High school is a great adventure with so many ups and downs make it last!!! :)

Cheryl · Answer

I was a freshman this year.. making friends is super super easy! trust me! okay so like on the first day of school, there will lots of new kids from other schools.. everyone's kind of lost.. you know? Everyone's sort of... vulnerable.  Anyway when you get to class, sit down, and.. just enjoy yourself.. laugh all random!  You know?  Just be relaxed when everyone else isn't.. you'll seem like a ball of sunshine and people will be attracted to that!   I too am really REALLY shy... but if you find people you're comfortable with from the start you'll see just how easy it is.. Also maybe you and a friend can just walk up to somebody together! 
High school isn't scary either by the way...middle school is scarier in my opinion! lol

bugger lover · Answer

Say hi, I'm kaykay, what's up? 

When they reply "nothin" say last night I spent time with my baby niece and she was sooo cute / last week I went to a phillies game and saw that awesome play / my brother is SO weird and forgetful... he put the peanut butter on the bread before he toasted it, and spent 10 minutes cleaning the gunk out f the toaster! / etc, etc, etc! 

Just make small talk, and most will start opening upo and responding, but most of all.... SMILING! you can't even read that word without smiling! ^_^

frillyfroofroo · Answer

Just practice smiling and saying... 

"Hi, I'm Kay. Would you like to study with me at the library after school?"

"Hi, Annie, Would you like to come to my party Saturday night?"

"I'd love to hear about your vacation.  Maybe over lunch in the cafeteria?"

Stuff like that...

Also join a youth group at your church.  That will get you some nice, new friends easily.

Anonymous · Answer

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