Arriving early will give you the chance to socialize with people already at school. This can help to make you look as if you’re already “in the know”.
Be friendly. Introduce yourself to teachers and classmates. You don’t need to be overbearing, but smiling and saying hi can help others realize that your quietness is shyness, not snootiness.
If you’re in high school, these activities look great on a college application.
Study often to try to get good grades. Remember that the reason why you’re at school is to learn. Sometimes, when you are eager to fit in, you will pretend to act uneducated just for the attention, even if it’s not conscious. This will attract attention, but only because people will think you’re stupid, which won’t make them want to be friends with you.
