No matter where you go to school, there are certain types of collegiettes you see on every campus. Maybe that’s why we love (or love to hate) their on-screen counterparts! Be on the lookout for these ladies on campus—you’re bound to meet them somewhere).
1. Fat Amy (Pitch Perfect)
The name’s Amy, Fat Amy. No seriously, that is what she wants you to call her. She is the friend who will scream your name from across the dining hall to alert you that there is only one more of your favorite sandwich left so you’d better come and get it. Some people might find her a bit too blunt for their taste, but if you need a reality check, she’s got your back. There is never a dull moment with Fat Amy in your group and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Where can you find her?
While you will probably never catch a glimpse of Fat Amy on an elliptical or treadmill at the campus gym, there is a very good chance that she will be at an a capella rehearsal, and she might just be running horizontally.
2. Natalie (The House Bunny)
Natalie is the girl you don’t see yourself being friends with initially because of her out-there, hard-to-grasp personality, but as soon as you get to know her you hit it off because, after all, what’s not to love about an energetic, go-getter BFF? Since she isn’t afraid to put it all on the line for her bestie, you know that she won’t flake on you even if there is a 95 percent chance that whatever you have plans to do is probably not going to end well for either one of you.
Where can you find her?
Natalie’s super excitable personality, high energy and desire to be involved would more than likely lead her to a leadership position that would allow her to showcase her spirit and inspire others to be just as eager to take on the world as she is. If you stop by the New Students office, it is a definite possibility that she’ll be there, training to be an orientation leader.
3. Buffy (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Buffy is just your average bubbly, personable, fun-loving college student with the exception that in her spare time, she slays monsters (while the rest of us are watching Netflix). While you could let this minor detail freak you out, you should consider the possibilities of having a supernatural friend. If you are still Team Edward, the two of you might disagree on some things, but other than that you would probably get along just fine.
Where can you find her?
Buffy’s outgoing personality and obvious superhuman strength makes her the perfect athlete. All of the kicking she does while fending off vampires probably translates very nicely on the soccer field. When she isn’t on the field herself you will more than likely find her cheering your school’s team to victory.
4. Sydney White (Sydney White)
Sydney is your typical guy’s girl. It’s not that she doesn’t enjoy a girls’ night out or a chick flick every now and then, but she prefers the low-drama, feud-free setting that comes with hanging out with the guys. She is immune to the weird antics of boys, but despite her disinclination to be a “perfect little lady” guys fall for her left and right. Her charm lies in the fact that she doesn’t even have to try to be a laid-back, fun person that everyone wants to hang out with.
Where can you find her?
If there is a sporting event going on, there is a very good chance that Sydney will be there surrounded by her best guy friends and yelling at the referee for the terrible call he just made.
5. Rory Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)
Those who don’t know her would describe her as quiet and shy. However, those who she surrounds herself with know her to be quick-witted, sarcastic and highly opinionated. She will be the listener to your talker, but still able to offer you some of the best pieces of advice that you have ever heard.
Where can you find her?
For Rory, there are always stories to be told and deadlines to be met. She lives to be a journalist, and it is fairly difficult to tear her away from the newsroom when she is in the midst of writing a story. On occasion you might be able to find her on a break from the newsroom…but only to pick up the latest edition of the paper.
6. Allie Hamilton (The Notebook)
Allie is the best friend who’ll willingly come over and talk out your problems with you over a gallon of ice cream—even if you call her at three in the morning. You’ll have to be willing to do the same because there is that boy back home you keep hearing about whom she just cannot seem to get over.
Where can you find her?
You’ll find Allie at the next sorority council meeting because she is probably the president. Her kind heart and infectious personality make fellow students feel at ease around her and she just epitomizes the strength and bond of sisterhood. She is the queen bee who gets work done, but doesn’t have to step on anyone’s toes in the process.
7. Annie Edison (Community)
Although she is young, she is fierce. Annie is the quintessential overachiever. She, unlike you, finishes her papers before the day they are due and goes to every early morning class with a smile and a can-do attitude. She has enough motivation for the both of you, and that is exactly the kind of person that you need in your life.
Where can you find her?
You know those people who you can practically envision moving pieces of furniture into the library because they’re there so often? Annie is definitely one of those collegiettes. The night before a big exam you can find her in her favorite spot in the library poring over lecture notes and textbooks because academics are a top priority and sleep is for the weak.
8. Rachel Berry (Glee)
Is she a bit bossy? Yes. Is she sometimes overly stubborn? Yes. Will she be the most loyal friend you will ever have? Probably so. Rachel definitely has a tough outer shell, but once you break through it she will be there for you through thick and thin. Even if she is in the middle of a Broadway performance she will still probably let you hide out in her dressing room until she has the time to talk to you during intermission.
Where can you find her?
At the theater belting out a song for the next big production. As far as Rachel is concerned the show must and will go on. There is never a time when Rachel Berry does not deem it suitable to be devoting herself to her art. If you want to catch up with her all you need to do is purchase tickets to her next performance.
9. Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf (Gossip Girl)
There are always those friends whose names seem interconnected as if they were one entity. Without Blair there is no Serena, and without Serena there is no Blair. They are the best friends that each will ever have, and pretty much the entire school spends a good portion of their time following that friendship through its ups and downs, living vicariously through them as they enjoy their fabulous lives.
Where can you find them?
Everywhere. These are the girls who, no matter where they go or what they are doing, they know everyone and everyone knows them. They are not strangers to any place or anyone. It’s their campus, you just go to classes there.
10. Elle Woods (Legally Blonde)
Ever preppy, ever sociable, Elle Woods is the perfect combination of ditzy and brilliant. Every girl needs that gal pal who will not only make sure she is not wearing last season’s Prada shoes, but can also make sure she knows the difference between mala in se and mala prohibita for an upcoming criminal justice exam.
Where can you find her?
Elle Woods is not a slacker, nor is she a quitter. You will find her in the first row of any lecture with her pink, sparkly pen in hand ready to be the best student that she can be. However, Elle is also not one to tolerate getting bored. If the lecture hits a dry patch, she will not hesitate to scroll through Pinterest until it is once again deserving of her attention.
Whether you’re a Blair, a Rory or a Rachel, there’s an on-screen collegiette just like you. See you on campus!