How do you make friends when starting off at a new school?

I’m kind of like you. I started fresh at 5 different schools. 2 in China. 3 in Canada. It’s not easy making new friends because there’s that intimidation of people in a group which makes it harder. My trick is to ask innocent questions every now and again like “What’s this?(for a question on an assignment) or “I’m new here can you tell me where our next class is/where this class is/where bathroom is?” Questions can easily break the ice :)

Just start small talk…be friendly…smile…they’ll gravitate to you…..you’ll be fine

You don’t have to work at it, friends are drawn to you! You need to be yourself, even if you’re awkward and shy. I’m awkward, shy, and clumsy. But that’s how I act around people, and I can make friends being myself only because I keep talking. I meet a lot of people in the modeling industry, and I make friends with them because I ask them questions, I make an effort to get to know them. You should practice with someone, making a conversation. That will help you in the long run.

Its really difficult..especially if you’re socially awkward like me :p. but really it comes down to putting yourself out there, I moved and went to a school of 1400+ and my old town had about 1600 people living in the entire town, but I realized people usually wont approach you first..It took me a llooooong time before I became confident enough to even talk to someone, I moved here mid-way through my sophomore year and I am just now (Im a senior) making some friends though only a few that I’ve hungout with outside school. just find a common interest and remember not be shy :P

Be friendly to others and smile to others.

It depends how the students are and what to expect from them.. but just be yourself and understand the difference between good people and bad people.