Dear Andrea,
I have heard about your struggles in your new school. It was your mom who opened up to me, and who told me to write, so you can ease your worries. I know that changing schools in the middle of the academic year is difficult, especially when almost all of the students have already familiarized with one another. I hope that you hear out my advice to help with your problems.
First, I suggest that you make friends. It always helps to talk to one person rather than to a group, so you will not be overwhelmed by the great number of eyes looking at you. Start a conversation with a warm greeting, and ask simple questions, such as their favorite food or hobbies. If you feel as if the conversation is turning into a dull topic, don’t fret, because you can always use the excuse of going to the bathroom, so you can compose yourself again. These are some of the starter points of talking to someone new. Let me know if they work out for you.
Second, you can join clubs, particularly the school paper. You have always been a good writer, and you have been the editor-in-chief of our school paper from fourth grade. They will be lucky to have you, and you can also send me copies, so I can still read your articles even though we attend different schools. I expect to read your work on your school paper’s edition next month.
My final advice is to always be yourself. You are a bubbly and kind person. Anyone who could not see that does not deserve to be your friend. You can always call whenever you are feeling down. You have my number and email address, so you can reach me anytime. I am longing to talk to you, since you left. I miss my best friend.
Best regards,
Cesca