Introvert starting 6th Form- tips please

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DS is lovely, polite, friendly but does just get exhausted from social situations. He has been to enrol at 6th Form today and it has reminded him that he hates that sort of environment. He'll be ok once he's settled in but it will take a while and he'll hate it in the meantime.

Does anyone else have DC like this? Any top tips for conserving energy and getting through the initial settling in period.

does he know anyone? Is he worried about making friends?

Thank you for replying.
He knows quite a few people but is happier talking 1:1 than in a group. He feels awkward waiting for people.
I know the answer is that he'll just have to get on with it. He knows that too. I just want him to enjoy it and not endure it.
I think it will just take time to become familiar- then it will be time for uni 😄

I was exactly like your son. I actually ended up really enjoying the buzz. Things settle down quite quickly. I hope he enjoys his first day back. Maybe giving him space in the evening to unwind and letting him eat dinner alone in his room could offset the intensity.

Thank you! That's really reassuring to hear.

Is it at a school or a college? Either way, it may be worth finding the quiet study areas that he can use, it's a good excuse if he wants a break, that he has some pressing homework, or similar.

If it's a college, they may also have a designated quiet space that hopefully he can access during the day if it all gets a bit much.

If he has free periods in the afternoon, can he leave early? Some shorter days may make it feel less intense.

If it's a college, they will likely have clubs/societies to join- it sounds counter intuitive, but perhaps joining one which will attract quieter students but still related to his interests could help?

Thank you. They're all good ideas. I think it's the anticipation of all the changes too. Hopefully once things are underway he'll find his stride.