i think itl take you longer to make new friends if you THINK itl take you longer. the more you think you wont make friends or itl take you forever to make friends, the longer it will take you to. if you get out and involved in things and as long as you arent a jerk, you should make some new friends fast. good friends come with time and real connection.

i think you should try not to stress about it so much. esp this year. junior year is the year for SATs and if you live in CA, the second chance at your CAHSEE (its easy. you should be able to get it). its also just reputed to be the hardest year of highschool. so just try to focus on that stuff and well… all the drama thats bound to happen (just cuz its highschool. you know what i mean)

I understand your concerns. I can’t possibly know what you are likely to encounter, but I can suggest some things you could do to improve your chances of making friends fast and enjoying your new environment. I live “down under” in New Zealand. Chances are things are quite different here compared to where you live. Having said that there are some things work every where and it is you who can have theenvironment you want. Here’s a few thoughts:

1. Be front footed. Don’t wait for others to greet you. Start the balll rolling by introducing yourself and maybe asking some questions so that you can get an idea of what the “in things” are at your new school. What are your really good subjects? Maybe you could help some others who aren’t so good at those classes. Also you could perhaps seek some help with any of your weaker classes. Often times people really enjoy helping others.

Just a couple of thoughts hope they are helpful & all the best.

Norman