I'm a filipino going to an american school. I'm nervous and this is my 1st time, what's it like being in one?

I'm a filipino going to an american school. I'm nervous and this is my 1st time, what's it like being in one? I'm in Qatar and I'm going to attend in American Academy for year 11. Will they make fun of me becuz I'm different? or does that only happen in movies?...