Sometimes the hardest part of any school day is finding the right way to talk to someone new. But asking the right questions can open the door to meaningful conversations and friendships. It’s all about taking that first step with a friendly question.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through questions that can make those school days more than just lectures and notes. From understanding their academic drive to sharing a laugh over a favorite hobby, these questions are my personal favorites for getting conversations flowing.
Let’s see where these questions can take us!
Table of Contents
Getting to Know Each Other
- What’s your name?
- Where are you from?
- What’s your favorite hobby?
- Do you have any pets?
- What’s your favorite food?
- Do you have any siblings?
- What do you like to do on weekends?
- What’s your favorite book or movie?
- Do you play any instruments?
- What’s your favorite TV show?
- What’s the last movie you saw?
- Do you have a favorite sports team?
- What’s the best vacation you’ve ever taken?
- Do you have a favorite quote or saying?
- What’s one thing you can’t live without?
- What’s your favorite season and why?
- Do you have a favorite app or website?
- What’s something interesting about you?
- What’s your favorite holiday?
- What’s your favorite way to relax?
Personal Interests and Hobbies
- What are your hobbies?
- Do you like to read? What’s your favorite book?
- What’s your favorite type of music?
- Do you play any sports?
- Do you enjoy cooking or baking?
- What’s your favorite outdoor activity?
- Do you like video games? What’s your favorite one?
- Do you have any artistic hobbies like drawing or painting?
- Do you enjoy traveling? What’s the best place you’ve visited?
- What’s your favorite indoor activity?
- Do you collect anything?
- What’s your favorite board game?
- Do you like to dance?
- What’s your favorite genre of movies?
- Do you enjoy gardening?
- What’s your favorite way to exercise?
- Do you like puzzles or brain games?
- Do you have a blog or vlog?
- What’s your favorite type of food to cook or eat?
- Do you enjoy photography?
Academic Interests and Goals
- What’s your favorite subject in school?
- What do you want to do after graduation?
- Are you involved in any clubs or organizations?
- Do you have a favorite teacher?
- What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned recently?
- Do you have a career in mind?
- What’s your least favorite subject?
- Are you taking any advanced or special classes?
- What’s your biggest academic goal?
- Do you plan to go to college? Where?
- What’s the hardest subject for you?
- What’s your dream job?
- Do you have any role models in your field of interest?
- Have you ever done any volunteer work?
- Do you like doing group projects?
- What’s your biggest academic achievement so far?
- Do you enjoy science experiments?
- What’s your favorite book related to school?
- Do you participate in any academic competitions?
- What motivates you to do well in school?
Extracurricular Activities and Involvement
- Are you part of any clubs at school?
- Do you play any sports for the school team?
- Do you participate in any after-school programs?
- Are you involved in student government?
- Do you take any music or art classes?
- Have you ever been in a school play or musical?
- Do you volunteer in the community?
- Are you part of any academic teams, like debate or math club?
- Do you help organize school events?
- Are you involved in any cultural or diversity clubs?
- Do you participate in any school competitions?
- Are you part of the school newspaper or yearbook team?
- Do you have any leadership roles in your activities?
- Do you go to school dances or events?
- Are you part of any online communities or clubs?
- Do you tutor other students?
- Are you in any scouting or youth groups?
- Do you participate in any science or technology clubs?
- Have you ever started your own club?
- Are you involved in any religious or spiritual groups?
Study Habits and Preferences
- Do you prefer studying alone or in groups?
- What’s your best study tip?
- How do you stay organized with your schoolwork?
- Do you use a planner or calendar?
- What’s your favorite study spot?
- Do you like listening to music while you study?
- How do you manage your time during exams?
- Do you take breaks while studying? How often?
- What’s your favorite way to review notes?
- Do you use flashcards?
- Do you have a specific study routine?
- What’s the most challenging part of studying for you?
- Do you prefer morning or evening study sessions?
- How do you stay motivated to study?
- Do you have any study buddies?
- Do you attend study groups or review sessions?
- How do you handle stress during exams?
- What’s your favorite subject to study?
- Do you use any apps or tools to help you study?
- Do you ask for help when you need it?
Cultural Background and Experiences
- Can you share something interesting about your culture?
- Have you traveled to any interesting places?
- What’s a tradition you enjoy in your family?
- Do you celebrate any special holidays?
- What’s your favorite cultural food?
- Do you speak any other languages?
- What’s a custom from your culture that you love?
- Have you ever lived in another country?
- What’s a popular festival in your culture?
- Do you have any cultural attire?
- What’s a traditional song or dance from your culture?
- Do you follow any cultural rituals?
- How do you celebrate important life events in your culture?
- What’s your favorite story or legend from your culture?
- Do you have any cultural symbols or icons?
- What’s a unique practice from your culture?
- Have you ever participated in a cultural exchange program?
- What’s your favorite thing about your culture?
- Do you have any family heirlooms or artifacts?
- How do you stay connected to your cultural roots?
Favorite School Memories
- What’s your favorite memory from school?
- Have you ever been part of a school play or event?
- What’s the best school trip you’ve ever been on?
- Do you remember your first day of school?
- What’s a funny moment you’ve had in class?
- Have you ever won an award at school?
- What’s your favorite school project you’ve worked on?
- Do you have a favorite teacher memory?
- What’s the best school event you’ve attended?
- Do you remember your favorite field trip?
- What’s a memorable group project experience?
- Have you ever had a surprise party at school?
- What’s the most fun you’ve had at a school dance?
- Do you remember your first school friend?
- What’s a special moment from a school sports event?
- Have you ever participated in a talent show?
- What’s the best classroom celebration you’ve had?
- Do you have any memorable school presentations?
- What’s a special assembly or guest speaker you remember?
- What’s a moment at school that made you feel proud?
