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Getting a new class is probably the first thing that will happen in TY. Even if you're thrilled with the people you've been put with, spending most of the day with them can feel a little strange. And then there's always the question of what to if you're not happy with your class. If you've been finding it hard to settle into your new class, this might be of some help!
It Won't Feel Normal Straight Away
Whether or not you liked the class you had for the last three years, you probably got used to them after a while. Change is always difficult to deal with, and sometimes it's easy to forget that. Whether or not you expect it to be, this is a huge change. Combine that with all of the newness of TY, and you're bound to feel unsettled for a little bit. You're not used to being around these people yet. Give yourself a chance to settle in. That being said...
Move If You Need To!
It was pretty clear to me that the first class I was put into just wasn't for me. The people were mostly nice, but there was just something about the atmosphere of the class that just didn't suit me. So I moved! And I'm glad I did. I like my new class a lot more, and feel a lot better in it. There's no need to be unhappy if you don't have to be! Our immediate reaction to an uncomfortable situation can sometimes be to just put up with it. But if there's a way out of that situation, what's the point in going through it? If you feel like you need to move, you should do it.
Be Open
In dealing with change, it's very easy to close in on yourself and not to talk to new people. But where's the fun in that? TY is partially about making new friends, and it would be a pity to miss out on the opportunity. Now, I'm not saying you have to be best friends with everyone in your class by the end of the first week. Just be nice to people! If someone new initiates a conversation with you, don't shut them down. Talk to people you don't know if you end up sitting next to them. And it's ok if you don't feel like talking to completely new people, there's bound to be some "friends of a friend" in your class. (People you know through another friend, but probably wouldn't talk to by yourself.) This could be a good opportunity to turn them into an actual friend, not just someone you have awkward conversations with at parties.
At the end of the day, TY is about so much more than your class. It's about new modules, and work experience, and developing yourself as a person. But it's nice to feel comfortable around the people you'll probably be spending most of the day with. Sorry for the slightly shorter post today, but I'm writing this twenty minutes before it's due to go live! Follow us on Instagram (@htty_blog) and subscribe below to get updates!
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