Is transferring from a private school to a public school a big shock?

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Is transferring from a private school to a public school a big shock?
I have gone to private school all my life and now I'm thinking about going to a public school. Will I feel kinda lost in the crowd since I'm used to being with fewer people?

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It can have advantages. You will be given the opportunity to make more friends. If you take advantage of the programs available you will really enjoy it.

It's all up to you. If you put forth the effort you will succeed in public school.

It's really your state of mind if you keep thinking "it sucks, it sucks, it sucks" then guess what. It's gonna suck. If you see it as an opportunity to do something different or interesting then it will be great. If you think "this is great, I'm gonna keep a positive attitude" then the experience will be great.

I hope it works out for you.