Shyness Support Group

I think what you need to do first is get used to the new environment. Then strike up a conversation with a classmate, even if it's a question you know the answer to, like about an assignment. Just to get talking. It takes a while, I wouldn't just jump in there right away, take time to get accustomed to the new surroundings. Good luck :)

I recently moved. Before I moved, though, I was a radio DJ. Without the intention of being friends, I MySpace searched the area for people recently logged on, and then I went through them to look for someone who seemed to have the same musical taste as me, and who didn't look like a complete tool. I explained to him the situation, that I was going to be new to the area, and was looking for a radio station to get an apprenticeship with or something. He sent me a long list of stations, and we hit it off. I now have some great friends, who just so happen to be mostly from the same band, so when I go out with them, it's to a show, and I sit behind the merch desk and just talk to people. So easy.

And, yes, I do account that one to luck, haha.

Point is, you have to talk to people. If you're shy, find a very low-risk way to start up a conversation or something.

If you're religious, find a church that you honestly enjoy and like, then get involved with the activities there.

Audition at a local community theatre, if you like acting.

Get a job somewheres that you think you'll enjoy working.

Just try to get involved with a certain activity, and you'll meet people through that.

Find something your interested in and join it. If you want advice from someone who went through it in her freshman year of high school (I moved a whole state away!) then I suggest theatre. They seem to be the most accepting of groups if you are willing to helpp out. And theres always backstage stuff you can do.

Hi, what I'd do is just take it as it comes, I think you will find that people will talk to you, give them a smile and say Hi, ask them about what music their into, comment on their appearance for example i like your hair or where did you get your shoes from, anything will do just break the ice with them, and just take it as it comes, but I think they will talk to you, you'll be Ok it's a good sign to be nerves.