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Date Posted: 20:32:08 11/05/06 Sun
Author: Jessica Doan (WSU)
Subject: Re: Peer Pressured Friendships
In reply to: Nadia Ouellette 's message, "Peer Pressured Friendships" on 12:48:34 11/05/06 Sun

>Reply to:
In high school you could have been Homecoming Queen
>or even the kid that was made fun of for four years
>because of an accident in swim class. But after
>leaving that building, those memories and friends stay
>there. Who ever stated that we don’t have a second
>chance in life hasn’t gone off to college. Going off
>to college consists of getting a clean slate, another
>chance to do things differently. Which makes me
>stumble over the question, how do you make new friends
>to create new memories?
> What’s the first thing you think of when the word
>college pops in your head? Drinking and partying. A
>week in college doesn’t always consist of worrying
>about getting a paper done or studying for an exam,
>but to fret about who is going to pick up alcohol for
>that night’s party. This is exactly what I’m afraid
>of. Am I not going to make new friends because of my
>decision not to drink or party?

I have a couple of things to say to your post...
#1- The whole situation of being homecoming Queen or the kid with the swimming accident, made me laugh so hard, it's so true that is exactly high school!
#2- I want to tell you how AWESOME your decision is to not drink and party, that is a very mature decision that is for your best, I mean partying usually equals trouble/ mistakes/regrets.
#3- Do not worry about meeting friends that have similar values, sure they are not as common as people who do party, but I don't drink/ party and I have met many people at school that are also similar. There are always people who are not comfortable with that stuff. Don't become discouraged from people who do stuff that you don't, just be positive and STICK to your morals, accept yourself and take on college with a confident attitude! You can meet new friends through classes, clubs, sports teams, etc...and you will make new memories, you won't be alone, don't worry!
Best Wishes- Jessica Doan

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  • Re: Peer Pressured Friendships -- Heather Lincoln, 09:09:47 11/06/06 Mon
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