Thursday, July 31, 2008

How to Adjust to School as a Transfer Student

Change is a difficult phenomenon for just about everybody, and changing schools is no exception. The key to quick success is to remain open to new things and to portray yourself as an approachable person.



Step1
Introduce yourself to each teacher at the beginning of class on your first day. The quicker you become a name instead of just a face, the better.


Step2
Ask the school administration or the guidance counselor if there is a newcomer's club that you could join. These clubs are primarily for new students and are a common way to introduce newbies to the culture of school life.


Step3
Sign up for a club that interests you or an after-school sport that you enjoy. You will quickly meet fellow students with whom you have something in common.


Step4
Speak up in class as much as possible. This will make your face more familiar to regular students and will allow everyone to see you as a 'regular' on their turf.

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