Welcome to college, a total melting pot of 18 to 22 year olds living, learning and letting loose in a mixed up environment. It may seem impossible to put your finger on every person you meet in college, but what you may not realize is every guy or girl you meet in your first week at school will most likely fall into a category. Once these categories are distinguished, figuring people out will be as easy as the Amazing World of Bubbles class that your school offers (yes, this actually exists). Keep an eye out for these fellow students on campus:
The Five Girls:
THE SWEETHEART: Times”> Brace yourself for the cuteness. The sweetheart is all around a sweet and reliable gal. When she’s not studying in the campus center or tabling for her favorite club, you can find her catching up on the latest episode of Pretty Little Liars or reading her favorite classic book for the third time. The Sweetheart will go out on a Saturday night with her girlfriends, but she ALWAYS keeps it classy (and maybe a bit sassy). She has a great time with her girlfriends and doesn’t let the drama get to her. The Sweetheart never fails to put a smile on your face or some pep in your step.
THE OVERACHIEVER: Times”> You know the girl who’s on the E-Board of six different clubs, is taking the max amount of credits, and is the head of fundraising for almost every organization at school? Throw in training a guiding eyes puppy and you’ve got yourself the classic overachiever. Not that any of these activities are a bad thing at all (getting involved is super!), but putting all of them together? On the verge of insanity! We’re totally all about this girl’s motives, but being around her may make you feel a bit overwhelmed. Beware.
THE WALLFLOWER: Times”> Emma Watson has made this persona look GOOD (check out the recent movie rendition of Perks of Being A Wallflower). The Wallflower is the girl sitting two seats away from you in your general psych class who never says a peep. Though she never lets anything out, she takes a lot in. Wallflowers often don’t completely fit in with any group, so they usually march to the beat of their own Gotye-style drum. But don’t think too quickly, this girl could make a great friend, if you initiate.
THE LINDSAY LOHAN: Times”> The sad truth is you’re bound to meet this hot mess one of your first weekends at college. At first glance, the Lindsay Lohan might look completely cool and put together, but don’t be fooled. This girl can let loose, hence, her title. She doesn’t count down to Friday nights because she goes out 5 nights a week. And when she goes out, she goes out. Somehow, she knows everyone and gets in everywhere. Everyone loves her until that eighth drink which puts her over the edge, and there she goes to her usual spot on the corner where someone needs to hold her hair back. Between her slurred words and swayed stance, you may catch her thanking you for being her best friend; she doesn’t care if you’re a complete stranger.
THE BRO: Schedule: wake up, practice, class, practice, dinner, practice, RAGE. Girls love her because she’s simply a cool and super fun person, guys love her because they can sit down and watch a baseball game with her without her saying “Yay they got a point!” The Bro girl means business with the important things like school and athletics, but knows how to have a good time and looks boss while doing it. She can drink the star basketball player under the table and make a snapback look good. Some may look at her as a “poser”, but she doesn’t care. Guys may not look at her as the “dateable” type, but they’d rather hang out with her than the Lindsay Lohan.
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The Five Guys:
THE LAXER: This guy’s wardrobe consists mainly of workout pinnies and gym shorts. Oh, and don’t forget the high socks. Literally, he will wear this even to a house party. The Laxer may very well play lacrosse, but it is even possible that he just takes up this lifestyle for fun. He knows how to have fun, but also doesn’t know when to stop. The Laxers have officially turned “bro” into an adjective, like, “Yo, that snapback is so BRO!” I would say beware of the Laxer, but it’s likely you’ll see them coming with their clashing neon colors.
THE HIPSTER: Times”>Whoever said suspenders went out of style? Add them to a fitted button up tucked into skinny corduroys with oxfords and a stache, and you’ve got yourself the typical Ithaca hipster. And don’t expect a clean-cut hair-do; the effortless look is a must-have for this group. Between sipping PBR’s and ukulele playing, you can find this boy checking out the latest indie band and probably complaining that they heard this song before anyone else knew it. Watch it, this walking ad for Urban Outfitters WILL woo you with his witty banter. If you’re into this type, make sure you’re caught up in the cultural intelligence department. And for the love of God, do NOT mention the latest FUN. hit, because it is so last season.
THE BUSINESS BOY: The Business Boy can range from the bookworm brain to the hunky hard-worker. Either way, he’s down to business. On one aspect, he lives in the library and the closest and he’ll come to his crush only when tutoring her for her Biology exam. On the other hand, he channels a future JFK. He never fails to impress, whether it be his top-notch grades or his ravishing put-together look. President of the Student Class and social butterfly, he still finds time to pull straight A’s and to loosen up his time for a nice brew with some friends. Into this type? You’ve probably got some competition. May the odds be ever in your favor.
THE PARTY BOY: Times”> Similar to the Laxer, the Party Boy values having a good time. He’s not afraid to wear pink or to wear a visor and pretend like it’s still in style. Also, he’s a charmer. He’ll throw lines at you like there’s no tomorrow, but when it comes down to it, he’s more interested in his bromance with his boys. You’ll find him in cutoffs by day, popped collars by night. When you meet him he’ll probably be obsessing over his next party that he and his friends are throwing. Don’t be offended when he gets your name wrong.
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mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:JA;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA”> Ah, the Boy Next Door. Sweet, adorable, and unfortunately, usually off-limits. But when he DOESN’T have a girl at home, there are a ton of reasons for a girl to be interested. Typically, school, his friends and his mom are his top priorities. Homework and Club Ultimate Frisbee take up most of his time during the week. He loves to go out and have a good time, but going HAM and getting plastered with his buddy’s isn’t the top priority. You may not think of the Boy Next Door as an option at first, but movie nights and lunch dates may get you thinking…swoon.