I am eminently socially inept.
A socially awkward teenager??? Who's ever heard of such a thing!?
You'll be fine. Life is a journey and a trial by fire. You gotta walk through the flames to reach the glory. Be witty, but don't sound like you're trying to impress them. That may come off as smug and elitist.
I don't know, dude. Just be yourself... Unless of course your self is the problem
Has anyone here attended or taught at PEA?
Nope... Nor do I know anyone who is/was a student. An excellent school, though. Make the most of it.
How cliquey is residential life at PEA?
All of life is to some degree cliquey. Better get used that inevitable fact now. I'm sure there is no shortage of finding like-minded friends, though.
Ok, a bit of a touchy question, as a black kid, a smart, black kid, do I risk being a token? I really, really hate being introduce to visiting pols.
Well, New Hampshire doesn't have too many black people. And judging by your use of the word "mum" as opposed to "mom" I'm going to assume you are also British. With those two minority positions, you might become a bit of a novelty. Not in a bad way, but I imagine being the token black guy might get old, but I highly doubt you would be treated poorly. If anything, you run the risk of being patronized (which would annoy me).
And anything anyone else thinks of great import. My opinion has never been sought before on the procession of my life. I'd like to have a semi-informed one.
Eh, don't worry about it too much. Just study hard and make the most of your college years
Edited by Hyroglyphx, : No reason given.
"Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from mistaken conviction." — Blaise Pascal