Jonathan Orrala

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Real Live BU Guy: Types of Flirts On Campus

11/9/2011

I like to think of flirting as a form of shopping. Women like to shop without necessarily wanting to buy anything or without an end goal in sight. They may find themselves shopping for hours admiring clothes and trying things on, but leave empty handed. Men, however, shop and flirt with a purpose. When they leave they know that they are either satisfied with something new and exciting, or unsatisfied and ready to shop more the next day. Male methods of flirting have many different forms, and men shape their style of flirting based on how much they are into a girl.

The Fake Listener

This guy has been around women a lot. He knows women love to talk and does not hesitate to intervene when he feels like there is about to be a silent awkward moment. He had you at “Tell me about yourself.” You ever hear about that listening tactic, to paraphrase what the other person is saying so that they know you are listening? Well Rico Suave manipulated that strategy and made it a part of his sexy regimen to make him the best listener in the world.  

The Comedian

You ever talk to a guy who could get you to laugh, but in actuality you are only laughing because he started to laugh even before you did? Yeah, he’s flirting. 

The “No shame” guy
This is the guy you wish you had NEVER met. He comes off strong, and by strong I don’t mean biceps larger than your face, I mean an Old Spice odor that sinks into your very skin. He thinks your fake giggles to sexual jokes are an indicationthat you are down to play naked twister. No shame.
 The Guy Who’s Really Listening

Real Life BU Guy: To Be With Someone or To BU?

10/22/2011

Most college guys, myself included, have difficulty finding the time to maintain a serious relationship. Everyone’s either part of a club, dedicated to athletics, part of an e-board, or all of the above. Not to mention the academics: Is it not midterm season and the time of venting, freaking out, and procrastination? From a guy’s perspective, solid relationships are a challenge while studying at BU because everyone is exploring their independence at this time. Also, it’s difficult to be with someone who may not have enough time to pencil you in. With BU being as big and diverse as it is, sometimes the idea of a man or woman in your life just isn’t on the priority list.

Introducing...HCBU's Real Life BU Guy!

10/15/2011

Name: Jonathan Orrala
Class: 2013
Hometown: Dover, NJ
Major: Health Science
Minor: Public Health
Relationship Status: Committed
Activities: Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alianza Latina, Community Service Center, BU Dining Services and intern at the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare
Favorite Quote: "Something inside of me just said 'Hey, wait a minute, I want to beat him,' and I just took off." - Steve Prefontaine
Ambitions: Develop a successful non-profit organization in South America and eventually help consult other organizations.
Hobbies/Interests: Playing soccer, cooking, dancing and watching movies.
Why BU?: “60% Women 40% Men”
  
It is rare to find men that are actually into romantic comedies. This campus cutie has no regret for expressing his feelings about musicals, lovey dovey movies, and cooking.  Welcome Jonathan Orrala (SAR ’13), from Dover, New Jersey, to the staff as he will be working on the male column for the Her Campus BU website! The goal: Who better to ask about guy advice than a dude himself?

For more information about Jonathan check out his twitter and facebook page: www.facebook.com/jorrala www.twitter.com/jorrala90   If you have any interesting questions for Jonathan feel free to email him: jorrala@bu.edu

Jonathan Orrala Boston University '13 jorrala@bu.edu