Friends are an important component of the ones social life at any stage in life. Many times, one is required to choose friends in order to belong to a specific social group (Moody, p.683). One of the most crucial parts in the school life is the choice of friends in a new environment. For instance, on joining school, the society expects an international student like me to choose new friends that he or she can identify with in the school social setting. This is challenging due to the difference in cultural background (Blatchford, p. 98). The choice of friends Continue reading...