Join clubs. Pick clubs that focus on something in which you are interested. This will help you to meet other high school students with interests similar to yours. Make sure that you are willing to participate in club activities. These may give you an opportunity to meet high school students from other schools, too. Consider FBLA, 4-H, a foreign language club or a subject specific club like a math club.
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Play sports. Pick something that you are good at. Keep in mind that you may have to try out for the teams. Be willing to play junior varsity if you are unable to make the Varsity team. When you join a sports team, you are making a commitment to do your best and if you do that, other team members will learn to trust you. Many people who play sports form almost instant friendships since they spend so much time together.
Stay friendly. If you smile and have a good attitude, people will think that you are a good person to be around. Make sure that you always stay friendly, even when you dislike someone. Other people will notice if you are mean. Be a good friend. Using your friends will earn you the reputation of being a bad friend. If you want to make friends, you should make sure that you act like a friend. Resist the temptation to talk about someone behind her back.
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Practice good hygiene. People tend to stay away from a person who stinks or looks nasty. If you want to make friends in high school, you need to make sure that your clothes are neat and clean and make sure that you smell good. Brush your teeth, take a shower, put on deodorant, brush your hair, wash and iron your clothes and clean your shoes.
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Consider participating in after school activities that are sponsored by churches or community centers. You may meet students from other schools that share your interests and ideals.