This article was co-authored by Ashley Pritchard, MA and by wikiHow staff writer, Jessica Gibson. 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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There's a lot of pressure put on the first day at a new school, but there's no need to stress. Chances are, you won't even remember it later, especially if it's the first day for everyone. Instead of worrying about what others think, just try to have fun and relax. The day will probably fly by before you know it.
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QuestionShould you wear any jewellery?RubyTop AnswererYou should check your school's policy first. Some schools don't allow jewellery in case it gets stolen or broken. If it's not against the school's rules, you should still wear it at your own risk. Earrings are an exception to this usually, but larger earrings may pose a risk of getting caught in something, which could tear your ear. Also, your school cannot stop you from wearing an jewellery for religious purposes, so let the school know if this is why you are wearing jewellery.
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- Sometimes being mysterious can help you make a good first impression. Don't tell everyone everything about you when you first start talking. If people think you're mysterious, they'll want to keep learning more about you.
- Try to compliment people. It will make them feel good and warm up to you. Just make sure your compliments are genuine or people will think you're being fake.
- Don't let mean people get to you or it will lower your confidence. If you don't react to mean comments, they'll leave you alone.
- Be confident and smile! Your smile will attract people and will make you seem friendly and approachable.
- If you make new friends at your new school, don't forget or ignore your old friends.
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- ↑ https://youtu.be/oQIVz_N_vl4?t=108
- ↑ https://www.theteenmagazine.com/how-to-make-friends-in-high-school-on-your-first-day
- ↑ https://www.theteenmagazine.com/how-to-make-friends-in-high-school-on-your-first-day
- ↑ https://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/first-day-of-school-style
- ↑ Ashley Pritchard, MA. School Counselor. Expert Interview. 4 November 2019.
- ↑ Ashley Pritchard, MA. School Counselor. Expert Interview. 4 November 2019.
- ↑ Ashley Pritchard, MA. School Counselor. Expert Interview. 4 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.girlslife.com/life/friends/15871/7-secrets-to-making-a-killer-first-impression
- ↑ Ashley Pritchard, MA. School Counselor. Expert Interview. 4 November 2019.
- ↑ Ashley Pritchard, MA. School Counselor. Expert Interview. 4 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.oxford-royale.com/articles/9-ways-type-student-teachers-want-teach/#aId=217dfc86-4110-4fb9-af2b-1d57c684fc05
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