Fitting in and the dreaded swim class
Dear Lindsay,
I just moved to town and started school at San Benito High
School. I don’t know anyone and I feel really out of it. What can I
do to fit in and meet people?
-Out cast
Fitting in and the dreaded swim class
Dear Lindsay,
I just moved to town and started school at San Benito High School. I don’t know anyone and I feel really out of it. What can I do to fit in and meet people?
-Out cast
Dear Out Cast,
Meeting new people can be pretty scary. I know what it’s like to be the new kid at school. In your classes, just get to know people. Introduce yourself to whoever you sit next to. Strike up a conversation with anyone in ALL of your classes. Someone’s bound to lend you a helping hand in feeling welcome.
Dear Lindsay,
We are starting swimming in PE soon. I am really embarrassed about changing into my suit at school and showering. What can I do?
-Body Conscious
Dear Body Conscious,
Swimming is actually not that bad when it comes to changing. Just remember that no matter what, everyone is scared to change. Confidence will hide any flaws you have. Just show that you don’t care and no one will notice. Not everyone is out there to look at and make fun of you. For the showering part, when I had PE, our showers were just to rinse off the chlorine. We still kept our suits on.
Dear Lindsay,
I really like this guy who is in my class and he asked me out. But my parents say I can’t date until I am 16 and that is still a year away. All my friends are allowed to date. What should I do?
-Too young
Dear Too Young,
It can be very frustrating. Sit down and talk with your parents. Ask them why they think you are too young. If you still can’t see eye to eye, then have him come over to your house so your parents can meet him. See if it’s OK if your date is at home. Talk to your parents and watch TV together. Maybe when your parents meet him, they will like him, and will let him be the exception to the rule.
Dear Lindsay,
I just enlisted in the army for when I graduate high school and now one of my really good friends won’t talk to me because she is worried I will get hurt and she is against the war. What can I do to keep her as a friend?
-Friend Losing Soldier
Dear Friend-Losing Soldier,
I’m sorry that your friend is threatening to not be your friend because of your opinion. She is being a good friend by worrying for your well being, but her political views should not stand in the way of you two. Let her know that this is your choice because you want to help defend and secure hers and your safety. Tell her you would appreciate her support instead of arguing.
