Hi dear Wolfie ~ Even IF people are talking, who gives a darn??? Let the stupid jerks talk. The people that talk like that are JEALOUS!!
I want you to go ahead and do the Honours!! And I KNOW you will do just fine! It doesn't matter if you're introverted, as long as you're HAPPY that way.

If you're NOt happy that way, then perhaps you need to talk to your school counselor, or see a therapist. But it sounds like you're working at being more extroverted and you're talking to more people.

That's good!
But right now, go ahead and do Honours!! You deserve it -- and you should do it! If you get a "supervisor" who acts like he doesn't care, CALL HIM on it. Say to him "Why don't you care?" "What's the matter with ME? Why do you treat ME differently?" Let him KNOW that you KNOW he's treating you badly!!! Don't let him get away with it. I know it will be hard for you to do, but you cannot let someone like that WALK ALL OVER YOU!

You are JUST as deserving as anyone else to take Honours, right? Therefore, you should NOT be treated any differently.

And if you ARE -- someone better be told about it.
Never give up when it comes to your education because of someone else. That's just plain giving someone else your power. Never give your power to anyone else!!! Hold your head up, and pursue your education the best you can! God bless Wolfie, and keep us posted, ok? Hugs, Lee