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I'm going to second what Melodical said.
I would spend less time focused on impressing your social circle and more time focusing on yourself. The truth is, if your current social circle sees you as a low value guy, then they don't appreciate the amazingness inside of you. Those type of people aren't worth keeping around but even if you're stuck with them now, you probably won't even be talking with them in 5-10 years.
Focus on things today that can make your life better in the long run. Exercise. Work hard. Enjoy your passions. Set Goals. Achieve them. Succeeding at your personal goals to become an exceptional person will increase your confidence so you won't even care what these kids think.
Thanks, I'm glad to have both of your opinions. They're valid and I'll implement them. Would you give any advice on what to do in terms of not giving 2 cents on what they think? I mean, even if you make your life better and its great, the problem is, interaction with these people will still influence you. Its like being rejected by a girl, and leaving only to have her following your every move. Under an abundance mindset one would just think, oh screw this, I'll work on improving myself, approaching other sets and closing these sets. Forget the failures but work on weaknesses and be an awesome guy. Oh but shit, the chick is still following me. Worst of all, you can't fuck off the entire class. In lectures, they'll still influence your behaviour, even subliminally. Ohh, these suggestions are great and I'm implementing them but I'm not sure how to resist relapse from the social pressure/stigma I guess, if you call it that.