How to I become more social?

[Mary]

Start at an easier level - smile at other students whose lockers are near yours. Just say small things to class mates -ie) wasn't that interesting/boring - don't wait for an answer just move on. Once your classmates know that you are willing to talk, when they then see you alone they are ore likely to try to include you in their conversations. I personally prefer shy and taciturn people to over confident and loud mouth people. You'll be Ok and you'll get this sorted............even if you just end up with a small circle of like minded people that is preferable to aiming to get into a group that is full of self obsessed know alls. Good luck - it will all come right.