How To-51: How to Make Friends at a New School

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It's difficult to start attending a new school. Everything seems to be so strange, and you don't know which direction to go for your own classes. Making new friends can also be hard, because everyone seems to have made their own cliques. However, you can integrate into your new environment and have just as much fun as in your old school.

Steps

1. Take a deep breath. You shouldn't be so nervous, you're going to a new school, not to the gallows. Remember that in your new school you will find kids your age. You're going to meet people like you there. Don't stare at others before you get to know them.
   
2. Be yourself. Never change who you are to try and fit in. If your friends don't accept you for you, they're not really friends.
   
3. Be hygienic. Nothing makes a worse first impression than a whiff of B.O. or bad breath that could knock someone over. Shower daily, wear deodorant, brush your teeth, and wash your hair . Designer clothes aren't everything, but look neat. It can make you seem friendlier and more approachable.
   
4. Be inviting. A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don't hunch over your books or keep your eyes on the floor. Stick your chin up and make eye contact with other people. If you see someone you know, give a smile or say hi. Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where your from. Ask a question: "What do you do for fun?" Chat about the new school: "Have you been here since kindergarten?"
   
5. Make the first move. Anywhere, in the bathroom, near your locker, or at the water fountain, you can find someone that has things in common with you, all you need is to know how to approach them. Strike up a conversation, smile and compliment them, and, of course, introduce yourself and tell them where you came from! You never know where you can find a nice friend.
   
6. Do something nice for someone. Save someone a seat. Say "hi" in the hall. Give congratulations for a job well done. Pay a compliment: "I like your backpack."
   
7. Join after school activities you like. Choir or theater or hang around for a French club meeting, etc. Even if you don't know anyone there, you'll all share a common interest, and you can experience with different personalities from yours that have the same interest!
   
8. Look for other people who are new to the school. You're probably not the only one and at the very least, you'll have one thing in common: you're both in an unfamiliar environment. The good news is, if you are starting at a new school in startup year, almost everyone is new! Since being new is something that you all have in common, making new friends shouldn't be that hard. Talk about your old school, your new school, your opinions, grades, teachers, etc.
   
9. Don't sit at the back of the class where other people dont notice you! Try to sit in the middle where your around everyone and can make conversation.

Tips

• Don't let people tell you you're a loser. Finding good friends is tough, and sometimes nearly impossible. But there are people who like you for you so you're never a loser. You just haven't found the right people yet.
  
• If you're really having trouble, or are feeling depressed, then get some help. A little bit of counseling can make you feel ten times better and can improve your self confidence and social skills.
  
• Quality over quantity. Don't automatically assume that the more friends you'll have, the happier you'll be. A few close friends can lead to richer relationships than a large but impersonal group.
  
• There's someone out there looking for a friend just like you, don't be afraid to go up to someone and say: "Hi!" If they don't seem like your type, that's okay. There's tons of people out there who could be your best friend!
  
• Join or form a study group. This is a quick way to make (potential) friends, establish and multiply your network, and get timely academic support.

Warnings

• Don't try too hard. This really falls under the category of changing yourself in order to seem more attractive to others. Don't fake interest, or cling on to people you want to be friends with. Be natural and friendly, but don't overdo it.
  
• Be careful, you don't want to make someone mad by going up and talking to them. If it looks like they are in a bad mood, it'd be a good idea to stay away!

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Education Fair at Chennai

20 Varsities to take part in Education Fair –
Special Correspondent, The Hindu

First it was only the United States. Then came Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, and now the rest of the world troops in.

The number of Indian students studying abroad has grown rapidly over the years, and the country has become one of the major markets for international universities from America, West Asia, and the East.

Last week, The Hindu Education Plus partnered Singapore to organize a two-day education admissions fair, in which a dozen universities and premium institutes from the city state participated. Students and parents alike thronged the venue to know about the courses, facilities, fee structure, and the processes involved in admission.

Now, The Hindu Education Plus paints a larger canvas: 20 reputed universities from across the world will put up stalls and counsel students and parents about the opportunities they offer to study abroad. The event will take place at Hotel Taj Connemara on June 13 and 14 (Friday and Saturday).

At The Hindu Education Plus International Education Fair 2008, universities from the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Dubai, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, together with consultants, will offer students guidance.

What is more, counseling sessions will spread over the two days to provide specific information on courses, country familiarization, visa counseling (by officials of embassies and High Commissions), besides alumni speak presented by the British Council, the USEFI, the IDP, the Singapore Education Board and other organizations.

The State Bank of India, the main sponsor, will brief students about its attractive education loan options.

Radio One will be the radio partner and I ads and Icare events, the gift partner.

Entry is free. After a brief inaugural function at 10.30 a.m., the fair will be open to students after 11 a.m. on Friday.

Courtesy: The Hindu, Madurai, June 12, 2008.

Grateful thanks to The Hindu.

"Provide Quality Education for All"

Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu): Activists of the Democratic Youth Federation of India, Kanyakumari unit, conducted a novel agitation by making use of "Thampattai" in front of Indian Overseas Bank on Wednesday to urge the Government to find out an early solution to their multiple point demands, including equal and quality education for all, educational assistance to all eligible students (higher education) etc.

Courtesy: The Hindu, Madurai, June 12, 2008

How To-50: How to Make Money (For Teenagers)

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Many things are expensive, but money is everywhere. There are many ways for a teenager to make money. You just have to work hard and work diligently.

Steps

1. Work for someone else: this is the most popular way to make money even when you're an adult. In most countries, child labor laws limit the amount and type of work you can do, and the age at which you may begin. You will certainly be limited to after school hours, weekends and summers.
   
• Get a job: the retail and food service industries are happy to hire teenagers at minimum wage, but look around and consider a call center or a hospital. You might enjoy a paper route, or you might find a job as a referee for a soccer league. See also How to get a job when you are only 16 and How to get a job when you are not yet 16
  
• Sign up for a paid survey
  
• Negotiate fees with your parents for extra chores around the house. Try to pick things they might hire a professional to do (like detail the car) and charge them half price. Ask your parents if you can clean the house each week instead of them or your housekeeper. Do your laundry and the dishes. This can be a weekly sum. Do the chores properly or your parents might not think it's worth their money. Parents are sometimes more willing to help out if they know what your plan is, so share all the details with them
  
• Babysit
  
• Walk dogs
  
• Mow lawns for your neighbors. You can make a lot of money, but it's hard work and takes up a lot of Saturdays. Also consider the maintenance aspect in respect to the lawn mower itself - hours on motor, oil, spark plugs, blades if this is your parents mower. However, most parents will not care and just be thankful that you are out making money.
  
2. Work for yourself
   
• Sell soda, gum, or other products at school (if permitted), after school, on the bus or around the neighborhood.
  
• Make a product in school and market it
  
• Create paintings and sell them.
  
• Write music. Post your music on the Internet or burn CDs and sell them around school.
  
• Tutor others in lower grade levels for money.
  
• Coach others in lower grades.
  
• Have a garage sale.
  
• Sell stuff on eBay. You will need the help of an adult to set up the account.
  
• Learn a cool skill, like magic or how to juggle. You can enter talent contests, perform at parties, do street theater, etc.
  
3. Hire others to work for you. Hire all your friends to mow the neighbors' lawns. Sell tickets to a talent show featuring the most talented kids in your school.
   
4. Put your money to work for you
   
• Put your spare change in a jar. Remember, a little here and a little there can really add up to a lot. Put the jar somewhere where you can always see it, such as your bedside table or desk. This will help you remember to add change every time you see it.
  
• Move all your money into a savings account where you can earn a good amount of interest. ING has a very good rate, check out their site.
  
• Buy one share of stock.
  
5. Win money: you usually have to be 18 to enter such contests, but keep your eyes open. There are a lot of companies giving away a lot of cash and prizes in an attempt to win you over as a loyal customer.

Tips

• Don't lend people money unless they are trustworthy and you know they will pay you back. The fact that someone is your friend does not automatically make them trustworthy or reliable - sometimes, lending money to friends can be like gambling.
  
• Try making flyers on your computer and hanging them on telephone poles. Some places will allow you to hang ads on a board of some kind. This can be very helpful. Be sure to add in your flyer how much you charge for each service; that way your customers know what to expect, and there aren't any surprises when it's time for you to be paid.
  
• If you are able to make a product, sell the product for about 10-20% more than price of production.
  
• Work for more than money; work to learn. Even flipping burgers presents opportunities; watch who they pick for management, how the workers are organized, anything. Rich people own businesses, they don't work for them. Money is temporary, knowledge is permanent.
  
• Try to dress sensibly. This will help you look responsible and dedicated.
  
• Organize your thoughts and keep a simple plan for making money. Trying to tackle too much can be very stressing and can be a hazard to your developing body.
  
• Sometimes you can get work at a summer camp. This is useful because it's rewarding and doesn't interfere with school at all (unless you have a year-round school, of course).

Warnings

• In the USA, don't put flyers in the mailbox; that is illegal in some places. Just tape the flyers to the outside of the mailbox or the front door of the house. You may put your flyers in the boxes intended for newspapers since the federal government does not regulate these.
  
• Make sure you have permission for everything you choose to sell. You don't want to sell something your parents still want! Also, consider an objects personal value before you sell. It might only be worth $10, but if you would rather have it than the $10, then you should definitely keep it.
  
• Do not forget that your main priority as a teenager is your education. Do not sacrifice schoolwork or homework for a paid job. Having money as a teenager is very nice, but your main goal is to get an education so you can get a good job and have money as an adult.
  
• Don't be pushy when trying to get a job. People don't like to be told they have to hire you. Be nice, pleasant, and show the person you are seriously interested in working for them
  
• Try to make sure that you do your job the best you can so that people will want to come back to you

Things You'll Need

• A jar, container, or bank account (physical or online bank) to store your money

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How To-49: How to Concentrate on Studies

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One of the most terrifying things on Earth is the period of time when one has to concentrate on nothing but that open textbook. How can you concentrate in a perfect way that won't affect your revision?

Steps

1. Take out a piece of rough paper and list the rows from 1-10. Then, before you hit the books, brainstorm 10 'pros' on why you should concentrate. Don't even think about the 'cons', because you'll never come up with the 'pros' if you think about the 'cons'.
   
2. Get everything you need for your revision. A cup of coffee? Candy? Your teddy bear? Put them within reach so you won't be strolling around the house, and then being distracted by that cartoon showing on TV.
   
3. Make a timetable. You can't really concentrate if you read, read, and read again for 24 hours straight. The best thing is 30-60 minute periods with 5-10 minute breaks in between.
   
4. Prepare a full set of rough paper, note sheets, stationary and files. Also, have your books and some reference titles nearby. Don't hop up in the middle of revision to get anything.
   
5. If you can't seem to get yourself to study, think about what you'll do when you grow up, do you want to get a good job as a engineer or work in a dairy? and revise alot on your questions and buy books that help and are fun.
   
6. Learn how to make mind-maps which can really help during revision and doing it with colour pencils and all will make it really fun.
   
7. If you want to revise using the internet, make sure you know what website you
   are going to use. If you dont then you will spend most of your time trying to
   find a suitable site.

Tips

• Have a bit of food with you. Or try to compete with your friend and study with them.
  
• It helps to think about what you'll be doing if you flunk and get an "F" or under 20 marks. Think about this and it will compel (or "entice") you to do better.

Things You'll Need

• Ribbon
  
• Papers, files, stationery
  
• Everything you need for revision.
  
• A bottle of water or juice.
  
• Concentration

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Comedy of Errors:

Teaching children is a tough job. But the current challenge for Maharashtra’s education department is: ‘How to teach the Teachers?’ 90% of 1.25 lakh primary teachers (Class 1 to 7) in the state could not answer the questions in the English and Mathematics exercise books. This embarrassing revelation came when the State Council for Education Research and Training recently conducted a program to evaluate the performance of the teachers.

Courtesy: The Week, June 08, 2008 - Grateful thanks to The Week.

How To-48: How to Pack for Your Overnight School Trip

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Going on a school trip? It's no problem. Unless it's overnight. Then you have to pack P.J.'s, clothes,hair products... it can get confusing. Read on to find out what to bring.

Steps

1. Always make sure to check with teachers if it's okay to bring your Ipod,MP3,cell phone etc. You don't want it taken away.
   
2. A few days before look at the weather forcast for the days your trip is on. If the weather is rainy, you'll need to bring a poncho, some rubber boots & some old clothes that it doesn't matter if they get muddy or wet. If it's sunny, be sure to bring sunglasses, sunscreen and lots of shorts and t-shirts. Also, always bring sweaters and long pants. (perferably not jeans) You never know when it might get cold out side. Bring a pair of good sneakers. And for pyjamas, bring some long pants and a few t-shirts. And always bring at least 2 extra paires of socks and 3 extra paires of underwear.
   
3. For make-up, hair products, toiletries etc. bring them in a plastic bag. That way nothing will leake out all over the rest of your luggage. Pack one bottle of shampoo, conditioner if you'd like, a minimal amount of make-up, female sanitation products (even if you havn't started, just in case), a hair dryer if your allowed, hair brush, tooth brush, tooth paste & whatever else you use to get ready.
   
4. For the trip there, if your allowed to use electronics, listen to your Ipod,MP3, play your Game Boy or whatever you brought. Also talk to friends. Play little games. Also if you want to make a carry on bag, it should include a pillow, games, Ipod, MP3 etc.

Tips

• See if there is a packing list available. It will make packing less of a stress.
  
• Charge all electronicis before the trip. There's nothing worse then watching everyone listen to their Ipods while your battery is dead. And bring the charger with you.

Warnings

• Don't bring things you're not allowed to. You'll get caught and that will be no fun.

Things You'll Need

• Back pack.
  
• Clothing for each type of weather. It might change while you're there.
  
• Suitcase.
  
• Plastic bag with toiletries in it.

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How To-47: How to Survive a Very Difficult Class

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Surviving a difficult class is possible. Persevere and you will win through with these helpful steps.

Steps

1. Do not quit. Even if you think you will never manage to do the work and are questioning your sanity at the time you signed up, just tell yourself what you will do when you finish the class. Like burn your book, or, if you're slightly more positive, make yourself a commemorative t-shirt.
   
2. Don't put off the work. Yes, Lost may only run on Thursday nights, but that doesn't make your homework or test go away. If you let work build up on you, you'll sink under the pressure to catch up. Start homework a little after you get home from school, but if you can relax a little first it might be helpful. You'll be able to concentrate better and will feel refreshed to start your work.
   
3. Make friends. If you don't understand something, forgot the homework, or just need to rant about your insane teacher, you'll need someone else in the class to talk to. Scope out the area around your desk and start a conversation with someone near you. Make friends with a neighbor across the row - even if you've never met before.
   
4. Make friends with the teacher. Sometimes this is hard or downright impractical with the really mean teachers, but they usually are more human than they seem at first. Don't be an anti-teacher's pet; just try to be nice.

Tips

• Study just a little bit too. Or, if needed, study a lot. Or Cram at the last minute. Or don't study at all.
  
• If you're in the class for a reason (it's supposed to be a challenge, it's part of what you want to pursue in college, etc.) don't let anyone talk you out of taking it. If you give it a shot, you'll probably find that it gets easier as you go. And a class that pushes you will help you learn more than a class where you can pass by doing nothing and get an A by doing only a little.
  
• If you are discouraged (or in desperation) just tell yourself that it's only a year. It's only a year. It's only a year.

Warnings

• You might have to make sacrifices in your academic and personal life to get a good grade. For me, it was my free periods at school, some TV time, a little sleep, and pessimism.

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How To-46: How to Start a Great School Year

The schools have re-opened. And here is an ideal and appropriate article for the season for the benefit of students from WikiHow.


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Do you want to leave all the troubles of last year's school year behind you and start fresh? How should you do it? Keep on reading and then....you'll know!

Steps

1. Resolve that this is a fresh, brand new school year. You can just leave all of your troubles, bad grades, grudges, or fights behind. Start FRESH!
   
2. Go school shopping for your school supplies. You will need a backpack, pencils, folders, etc. - all of the usual supplies. Buy the folders you like best. Dress them up with stickers or doodles. The more amusing your folders are to you, the more you will love to take them out and do your homework!
   
3. Let people know by your actions that this is a fresh new you! Don't hunch over your books or shuffle with your head down while walking. Stand up straight and proud, walk tall, and let your books feel like they are in great hands! Be friendly in the hall, and say hi to your friends, and to new people you recognize from classes. If you are new, keep in mind that all the freshmen are new, too. You will all make new friends this year. Look for friendly people in class, at lunch, at your locker,(or if you don't have a locker, then at your desk). Having good friends will boost your confidence, and you will have a great time at school!
   
4. Join some teams or clubs. Don't be scared. Everyone else is probably just as nervous as you are. If volleyball is really what you want to do, but all of your friends are into soccer, play volleyball anyhow - you'll make new friends on that team. You don't have to run with just one crowd all the time. Have friends in all sorts of places, so that you'll feel comfortable wherever you are.
   
5. Take notes in class and listen to the teacher! You may have heard this a lot of times before, but this is a good idea. If you do listen to the teacher and take notes, you will save so much time on homework, and you will actually "learn"! That is why you go to school! School is not just a place you sit at desks and stare at the chalk.
   
6. Study. Decide right away that you will put some effort into it. If you find you have a hard time focusing when studying alone at home, see if you can find a study partner, or even better, a study group (three or four people who will agree to study together). You'd be surprised at how much your study improves when you have someone else to answer to - and how much less nervous you are about tests. Which brings us to...
   
7. Do NOT panic when you hear, "There will be a test tomorrow on chapter 5-7 in your Math text book!" If you panic, it will not help. It may just make things worse. Relax and go over your notes and textbook. Read it through one time quickly. Then read it again - you will probably actually understand it. If you picture it in your head, it's more likely you will remember that picture while doing the test.
   
8. Find out how to graduate with honors. It may sound strange to think about this from Day One, but the truth is, if you ask your teachers and counselors early what you can do to earn honors for graduation, you will be better able to work toward them. It will give you a goal to strive toward.
   
9. Treat everyone equally, with respect and dignity - just like you want them to treat you. Don't let people walk all over you. Be polite, but set your limits. Think about the nicest person you know - that person that everyone says, "Oh, she's nice, she never says anything bad about anyone," or "That guy is great - he's nice to everyone." Try to be like that yourself, and remember how good you feel when someone else is nice to you for no reason at all. It makes your day - and you can pay that forward to someone else every single day, whether it's the class jock or the class geek. There's an old saying: "It's very nice to be important. It's much more important to be nice." Being warm and friendly to everyone at school (even the not-so-cool kids) is good exercise for the rest of your life.
   
10. Be open to new friends and experiences. School is all about learning. Part of what you will learn is how to get along with different personalities, and that's really what life requires you to do. Don't be too upset if your old friends from middle or elementary school seem to be drifting away - they're probably making new friends, too. Growing up sometimes means that we have different interests than we did before, and the friends we used to have don't always share them - that's okay. It doesn't mean you can't still be friendly with them, it just means you're both moving on with your lives and growing in different directions.

Tips

• Be kind and caring to your school and community. Get involved and "stay in school!"
  
• You are not a teacher's pet if you ask questions, do your homework, write down notes, and are nice to your teacher. It's called creating a good future and being a kind human being.
  
• Make time for you family, friends and pets (if you have any. Just because you go to school does not mean you do not have time to share your company! Have fun with them, but again, set your limits and goals!)
  
• Don't forget about hygiene! You're growing up, and one thing about being a grown-up is that when you sweat (and even when you don't), after a few hours, you get STINKY. Yes, YOU. Everyone gets smelly - take a shower and wash your hair every day. Use deodorant, brush your teeth (yes, dude, you need to - sleep 10 minutes and taste that funk and then think about how it is after all night), and wear freshly laundered clothes. If classmates can smell you stinking, you're painting a target on your back, even if people don't say it to your face, they'll talk behind your back. Sad, but true. Make sure you are fresh and clean, it gives everyone less to pick on about you.

Warnings

• Just because you are nice and polite, does not mean you let people walk all over you.
  
• If you are being bullied, try to ignore it. Bullies usually get some payoff out of you getting upset. The less you react, the smaller their payoff - try to just blow it off. There may come a time when you must stand up to them, though, or they will not leave you alone. However, if all your efforts to end the bullying fail, and the bullies will not leave you alone, or if it escalates, get help. If you are being bullied, talk to your friends, a guidance counselor, a teacher you trust, or your parents. If the situation gets out of hand, you have to tell someone. If you don't, it could lead to a very dangerous situation.

Things You'll Need

• Good attitude
  
• School supplies
  
• Good posture
  
• Courage - it takes guts to try new stuff, and you wouldn't need it if it wasn't hard
  
• Good health and hygiene

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How To-45: How to Become an Advanced English Speaker

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Steps

1. Read English constantly, whether it is books like Harry Potter or non-fiction, scholarly works.
   
2. Read aloud in order to build both your written and spoken vocabulary.
   
3. Practice writing a lot. Essays, article contributions, blogging, etc.
   
4. Communicate as much as possible in English.
   
5. Make use of the dictionary or thesaurus.
   
6. When speaking English be relaxed and Confident.

Tips

• Grammar is very important. Lay yourself a good grammar foundation and your English will improve exponentially. Nevertheless, don't get bogged down and held back by grammar rules. You want to speak the language, not learn how it's spoken.
  
• Grammar is not only about sentence/verb formations. You should understand the implied meaning associated with the grammar used.
  
• Try to think in English instead of your mother tongue/the language you are familiar with.
  
• Use an English dictionary instead of a bilingual dictionary (as you progress).
  
• Practice using natural English instead of finding the English equivalents from your mother tongue.
  
• Watch movies in English without subtitles or English language satellite channels like BBC or CNN and try to understand it.
  
• Find a friend with whom you can practice English.

Warnings

• Be patient. Language learning takes a while.

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• How to Enrich Your English Language Vocabulary
  
• How to Use English Punctuation Correctly
  
• How to Choose a School in Japan to Teach English
  
• How to Look for Teaching Work in Japan

Sources and Citations

• http://dictionary.reference.com
  
• http://www.roadtogrammar.com
  
• http://www.manythings.org/

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