This article was co-authored by Ashley Pritchard, MA and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Ashley Pritchard is an Academic and School Counselor at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Ashley has over 3 years of high school, college, and career counseling experience. She has an MA in School Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health from Caldwell University and is certified as an Independent Education Consultant through the University of California, Irvine.
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Making friends in middle school can be a little nerve-wracking—but it doesn’t have to be! By being friendly and putting yourself out there, you can form friendships that will last all throughout middle school (and beyond). Try out a few of these methods to talk to people in your class and hang out with them outside of school. Before you know it, you’ll have a fun group of friends to chill with every day!
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-happiness-project/201109/8-tips-making-friends
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=48&v=xz5KSQLBofY&feature=youtu.be
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- ↑ Ashley Pritchard, MA. School Counselor. Expert Interview. 4 November 2019.
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About This Article
Making new friends in middle school can feel scary, but it’s actually easier than you may think. Try joining an after-school club or activity since making friends is easier when you enjoy the same things. Over time, introduce yourself to the other members and try striking up a conversation about what you're working on or the next game you'll be playing. You can also try sitting at a new table during lunch or sitting next to someone new on the bus. Start by asking if it's okay to sit there. If the person says yes, then say thank you and take your seat. If you want to try chatting a bit, introduce yourself and ask them if they like to listen to music on the bus or what class they have after lunch. If you hit it off, ask if you can join them again tomorrow. To learn how to introduce yourself to people you don’t know, keep reading!