You know those cheesy Disney movies where the main character has to move and go to a new school, then somehow out of nowhere becomes popular? Well, it never happens!! Moving away from your old school and going to a new school is tough. The Disney movies tend to show you that going to a new school can be horrible at first, but that’s not allows the case. Every experience is different depending on the person you are, if you’re a social butterfly you’re more likely to make friends in weeks or even months. If you are not a social butterfly and tend to keep to yourself you are definitely going to have a hard time making friends. Not every school is the same. You can go to a school that has nice people or a school that has bullies all around. 

When coming to a new school you have that one thing that happens every time; your school counselor says, “If you need anything, come to me and I’ll help you the best I can.” When I first got to Woodford County High School, I got the same thing, but I usually don’t tell them if anything happens because no one likes drama. But last year was different. I went to a counselor, Mrs. Anderson, and I talked to her and when Mrs. Anderson asked “Is there anything I should do for you or other new students to feel more comfortable?” I told her, “for the first couple of months to do monthly check ups.” And when I talked to her this year she was happy to tell me she has started to put this into action. Most people tend to hide their feelings but if a counselor talks to them they should open up to the counselor gradually over time.

So, to all the new students coming or are in Woodford County here’s some advice from a student who was once in your shoes. Don’t let people tell you that you are doing something wrong. The people that tell you that you are doing something wrong tend to be jealous because they know if they went to a new school they wouldn’t be able to do what you do. Do what you do, and do it better than anyone else.