How Do I Make Friends At A New School?

07/08/19 • 15 min

School is (or at least feels like) your entire world when you’re a tween or a teen. You spend more time at school with your classmates and teachers than with your own family so when you've got a strong group of friends the schoolyard can be an amazing place, full of possibilities. But if you feel alone or you can't find your people it can be a harsh place. So how do you increase your chances of finding a tribe of friends that support you and have your back when you're moving to a new school?

Plus, do you have dreams of being School Captain but you're not sure whether you can make it happen or if it's just a pipe dream? Bec shares her thoughts.

And is it a problem if you don't know what you want to do when you leave school or have you got plenty of time to work that out?

Ask Me Anything is the podcast for any girl in your life looking for answers.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN TODAYS SHOW:

Is it bad that I don't know what I want to be when I grow up?

I'm starting a new school next year and don't know anybody. My friends are all going to another school. How do I make friends?

One of my goals is to be voted School Captain. Is that realistic?

CREDITS:

Host: Rebecca Sparrow

Producer: Elissa Ratliff, Amelia Navascues and Ruth de Glas

GET IN TOUCH:

Find Bec's book Ask Me Anything at apple.co/mamamia

Have an anonymous question you need to ask? Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 or email the show at [email protected]

Head to https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ to this and all our pods delivered straight to your inbox.

Download the Mamamia Podcast App here.

This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, do you have dreams of being School Captain but you're not sure whether you can make it happen or if it's just a pipe dream? Bec shares her thoughts.

And is it a problem if you don't know what you want to do when you leave school or have you got plenty of time to work that out?

Ask Me Anything is the podcast for any girl in your life looking for answers.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN TODAYS SHOW:

Is it bad that I don't know what I want to be when I grow up?

I'm starting a new school next year and don't know anybody. My friends are all going to another school. How do I make friends?

One of my goals is to be voted School Captain. Is that realistic?

CREDITS:

Host: Rebecca Sparrow

Producer: Elissa Ratliff, Amelia Navascues and Ruth de Glas

GET IN TOUCH:

Find Bec's book Ask Me Anything at apple.co/mamamia

Have an anonymous question you need to ask? Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 or email the show at [email protected]

Head to https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ to this and all our pods delivered straight to your inbox.

Download the Mamamia Podcast App here.

This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Previous Episode

How To Not Feel Bad On Instagram

What are your tips for having a more positive experience on social media?

How can I get my parents to let me have Instagram?

What do I do if I’m being cyberbullied?

Rebecca Sparrow is back with the second season of Ask Me Anything, answering anonymous questions from tween and teenage girls. On today's episode, Bec goes deep on social media and trolls.

From the people, you SHOULD be following on Instagram to the actions you need to take if you're being cyberbullied.

Ask Me Anything is the podcast for any girl in your life looking for answers.

CREDITS:

Host: Rebecca Sparrow

Producer: Elissa Ratliff, Amelia Navascues and Ruth de Glas

GET IN TOUCH:

Find Bec's book Ask Me Anything at apple.co/mamamia

Have an anonymous question you need to ask? Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 or email the show at [email protected]

Head to https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ to this and all our pods delivered straight to your inbox.

Download the Mamamia Podcast App here.

This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network.

https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5062453/Ask-Me-Anything-Feedback-Survey*

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next Episode

How To Find Courage In Unexpected Places

Today on the show, we’re talking about failure and resilience.

Nobody enjoys failing or being disappointed but it happens to everyone so how do you prepare yourself?

From how to be brave in tricky situations to dealing with changes in your friendship group, Bec is here to answer all your questions.

Ask Me Anything is the podcast for any girl in your life looking for answers.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN TODAYS SHOW:

How do you get to be brave? Where do you find the courage to put yourself out there?

I am really worried I'm not going to make the A netball team this year.

I'm one of the smart kids in my grade. And my friends at school are all really smart too but I'm finding the work this year much harder and I'm worried that if I don't keep getting good grades my friends won't let me be part of the group.

CREDITS:

Host: Rebecca Sparrow

Producer: Elissa Ratliff, Amelia Navascues and Ruth de Glas

GET IN TOUCH:

Find Bec's book Ask Me Anything at apple.co/mamamia

Have an anonymous question you need to ask? Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 or email the show at [email protected]

Head to https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ to this and all our pods delivered straight to your inbox.

Download the Mamamia Podcast App here.

This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.