The 7 Friends You’ll Have at Northeastern

Throughout your 4, 5 or even 6 years at Northeastern, you’ll manage to pick up an interesting group of friends. These friends may be ones who you see on a weekly or monthly basis, or those you can’t get through a day without talking to.  Regardless, your friends shape your college experience.  Be it in a best or worst way, these characters will always be there to keep you in check.  There are more than seven types of friends, no doubt- but these are a few that I have dealt with the most.  Have a friend you don’t see below?  Tell us about him/her in the comments section!

**DISCLAIMER- These generalizations are not meant to offend, just entertain!**

1. Freshman Starter Friend
Everyone had one–that person you clung to at freshman orientation just so you didn’t have to be the loner in the group. You can remember it now–locking eyes across the group after one of you revealed where they were from or their favorite band. That common thread was enough to justify hanging out for the entire weekend. He or she was probably even your first Northeastern Facebook friend. You may still hang out with this person from time to time, and you’re definitely still Facebook friends- but chances are you lost touch. You’ll always have freshman orientation to remember though…

2. Rollover from High School Friend
Most people at Northeastern have that one friend from high school who managed to make their way to Boston, too. This could mean two things: (a) you awkwardly see each other on campus and would rather forget those high school years, or (b) you’ve stayed in touch and love having someone who you’ve seen grow as they’ve seen you. If (b), you may have had a falling out, or just lost touch, but will always have that bond of high school, which (let’s be real) is a pretty tight bond.

3. Party Friend
Want to go out? Call up that friend who is always down to party.  He or she always knows what’s going on and who’s where. That’s why their hair is so big–it’s full of party secrets. You can always count on this friend to cheer you up and get you moving. They may party too hard, but it’s endearing (right?). He or she is always ready to get down and head out. There’s a foot of snow on the ground? No problem. Is she still wearing heels? Yes. Get ready, because you’re going out.

4. “Will They or Won’t They” Friend
You may have a friend who you’ve always been in love with, but never wanted to ruin the friendship. Your other friends always wonder about you two, because you’re perfect for each other, but you know it’ll never work out. But then, there are those nights when it seems just perfect, but something gets in the way. You’ll always wonder “what if,” but always know you’re better off. Stay strong, colliegette™- you’re better off!

5. “We Should Hang Out” Friend
There’s always that friend from class, a club, or from work that you always agree you should definitely “hang out with,” but never do. You totally bond during your time together, but it would just get weird if you ended up at a party or bar together. Still, every Monday you’ll ask each other about the other’s weekend and say you wish you hung out (even though you really don’t). And even though this vicious cycle continues semester after semester, you’ll never stop telling each other, “We should hang out!”

6. Bestie for the Night Friend
You’ve had a little bit too much.  A girl or guy at the party you’re at also knows all the words to some Britney Spears song (so does everyone else at this shindig, but you’re the only two screaming it.) You grab hands and jump up and down while staring into each other’s eyes and finishing up “Toxic.” You’ve just become besties for the night.  All night, you’ll vent to each other about that guy you’re in love with, or this girl you hate. You’ll dance with each other, become pong partners, maybe even go to the bathroom together. By the end of the night, you’ll probably know each other’s darkest secrets- but when the morning comes, you’ll barely remember who that girl form last night was until you remember she friended you on Facebook at 2am. So begins an awkward, yet awesome friendship.

7. For Realzies Friend
So far we’ve covered all of those friends who may come and go from your life, but there are some friends who manage to stick through everything. Your “for realzies” friends are the friends who will always be there. They may have started out as any number of the aforementioned friends, but somehow they become those who know you best. No doubt, you’ll keep in touch after college and maybe end up in the same city, but nothing will compare to the time you have together now. Your memories at NEU will be some of the best you have, so never take your for realzies friends for granted.  

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