How to Make New Friends in Senior Year & Beyond

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senior year, making friends, high school, social skills, friendship challenges, college preparation, networking, personal growth, social anxiety, friendship strategies

summary

In this episode of Senior Year Game Plan, high school seniors Alice and Amari share their experiences and challenges in making new friends during their final year of high school. The conversation explores the anxiety surrounding college acceptance, the difficulty of breaking into established social circles, and practical strategies for expanding one's social network. The hosts discuss the importance of communication, handling friendship changes, and the skills needed to navigate social dynamics both in high school and beyond.

takeaways

• Seniors often feel anxious about college acceptance.
• Making friends can be harder in senior year due to established groups.
• It's important to communicate feelings about friendship changes.
• Friendship shifts can be opportunities for personal growth.
• Joining clubs or volunteer work can help meet new people.
• Not every friendship attempt will be reciprocated, and that's okay.
• Building connections is a lifelong skill that requires practice.
• It's essential to be authentic and not change for others.
• Handling rejection gracefully is crucial in social situations.
• Friendships can evolve, and it's important to adapt to changes.

• Navigating Senior Year: The Emotional Rollercoaster
• Making Friends in High School: Strategies and Challenges
• Friendship Dynamics: From Acquaintances to Close Friends

• "I'm definitely nervously excited."
• "It's a mix of both."
• "Seniors are more closed off."
• "You have to do what you have to do sometimes."
• "You shouldn't have to change who you are."
• "Don't take it personally."
• "Making friends is a lifelong skill."

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Senior Year Anxiety

03:13 The Challenge of Making New Friends

06:14 Real-Life Challenges in Friendships

09:03 Expanding Your Social Circle

12:12 Handling Friendship Changes

15:01 Integrating into New Social Groups

17:50 Turning Acquaintances into Friends

21:02 Dealing with Rejection in Friendships

24:11Recap and Key Strategies for Friendship