She Says: The Boys You Meet at Rhodes

My hero Forrest Gump once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” This quote describes the male population at Rhodes oh so perfectly because yes, you never know what’s you’re going to get. Males are the minority at Rhodes and this minority brings a unique mix of different guys from all over. Although the male population seems scarce on campus, the different type of guys on campus definitely bring their own unique flavor to the Rhodes campus. So who are the men that roam the campus?

1. The Hipsters: Oh, the hipsters. You recognize them from the way they dress, the way they talk, and the way they act. Is it about the mainstream culture? Course not! It’s all about individuality and being part of the contemporary subculture; that’s what makes them cool. A hipster is born, not made. They’re unique, they’re independent and they have the whole hipster fashion going on for them. If you don’t see them on campus, you’re bound to see them at Urban Outfitters keeping up with the latest hipster trends.
2. The Frat Stars or “Bros”: We all know them. Introducing the Frat Stars or ‘the Bros’. Every college with a Greek system will have this group and Rhodes is no exception. These are the guys who people refer to as the “life of the party” and drinking is a routine, not a hobby. They’re the ones that scream their respective fraternity chants at the top of their lungs, the ones you see carrying around a six-pack of beer in broad daylight, and the ones who define the word ‘bromance’. The motto they live by – “Bros before hoes”. They have the can-do attitudes and yes, they’re sexy and they know it #TFM.
3. The Preppy Frat Boys: We couldn’t forget the other classification of frat guys: the preppy frat guys. These are the frat guys you see sporting brands such as Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, and Southern Tide. They’re involved and they distinguish themselves as the gentlemen on campus. Bow ties, button-up shirts tucked into their perfectly ironed pastel-colored pants with boat shoes adding that extra bit of class. These are the boys that try to keep it classy and poised.
4. The Artists: They are the Michelangelos of the campus; the ones with artistic vision and zeal. They hang out in Clough from morning till night working on their abstract works of art. They’re creative, they’re artsy and they are daring with art. Sometimes, they’re interchangeable with the hipsters. Either way, unless you have a keen eye for art, their works of art can be hard to interpret. Only true artists can appreciate great works of art.
5. The Brainiacs: They have a variety of different names but we all know that they’re smart. They’re technologically-savvy and they’re the ones we turn to for help, especially when it comes to those pesky Calculus problems. They’re full of surprises – have you ever been in a room where a group of Physics students sang carols during Christmas? I have! Who knew the laws of Physics could be turned into carols? But let’s all face it; all boys have at least some trace of brainiac in them.
6. The Jocks: You’ll see these boys pumping iron in the BCLC. This group existed in high school and they still exist in college. They’re big, muscular, tall, and of course, athletic. They eat a lot, work out a lot and you see them go to practice every day. You’ll see them on the field or the court, whether they play football, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, or soccer. They’re the ones you cheer for at all the athletic events and ones you support regardless of whether or not they win or lose. You will always see them together because spending that much time together, they’re bound to be bros for life. Despite their large, intimidating frames, they are actually some of the sweetest guys on campus.
7. The Future Leaders of America: These guys are what we call, prim, proper and intelligent. Dressed for success? Check. Leader on campus? Check. A GPA above the rest? Check. Rhodes embossed legal pads filled with copies of his killer resume? Check. An award-winning smile? Check. A perfect mane of hair? Check, check and check again. They are the cream of the crop, the ones that professors, faculty members and fellow students all know. Ladies, if you snag one, it’s pretty much guaranteed that your parents will love them. By the time graduation comes around, you’ll associate them as Mr. Summa Cum Laude, Mr. Magna Cum Laude, Mr. Cum Laude or Future Husband.
8. The GDIs: Yo ho ho ho, the frat life ain’t for me! The GDIs, or the God-D@!# Independents are the 50% of guys that say ‘no’ to the hard knock life of a frat pledge. The thing about GDIs is that there are two types, the ones who still find the time to party or the ones that say no to partying because it’s not exactly their forte. But who says you need to be in a frat to party hard and have a good time? Granted, the likeliness of seeing a GDI as a formal date is somewhat slim, but they tend to be fun dates. And one thing is for sure; they seem to cause less drama. No frat brawl afterall.