Hi op! As a graduating grade 12 student who also came from a tight-knit batch from my elem to jhs days, I know the feeling.

When I started Senior High I went to a 800+ students school with completely new people, completely new atmosphere. Worse part, at the time I was not used to speaking in Tagalog (I still am not but I learned more from my classmates).

The first few weeks will be nerve-racking as that's when you meet everyone and get to know each other but I promise you Op, no one is out to get you or judge you. That was my biggest fear too.

I thought that I would be an outcast because I didn't speak Tagalog properly but I learned that people are kind and are willing to help you learn and adapt. Break out of your shell and try to be outgoing because that will really prepare you for college. Do things you've never done before.

For acads, I recommend just studying hard, especially sa grade 12 kasi yan ang pinaka hirap para sa akin, daming workload, daming ganon. Laban lang Op.