Blundstones, infinity scarves and matcha lattes. This November, anyone can see these are the basic UVic girl’s necessities. How can you spot someone basic on campus? Look no further than the never-ending line in Biblio, where seemingly tens to thousands of Poli Sci and Anthro majors wait with their Vikes Nation stainless steel coffee mugs for their 12oz. unsweeted, skinny vanilla lattes or for their mochas with extra whip.
Now contrary to popular belief, we basic girls do not look down upon our love of leggings, our essential collage of leaf-covered quad pics on Insta, or our affinity for reciting all the lyrics to Top 40 songs. We embrace our basicness, so join us as we celebrate our stereotypes. Here are seven ways to become basic on campus:
1. Learn how to take the perfect snap of you in the puppy filter – with the perfect lighting and the right background, this filter will save you countless times when your make up doesn’t go as planned in the Victorian rainy weather.
2. Invest in a Starbucks Gold Member Card – remember, it’s just down the hill from campus!
3. Rock a classic green military-style cargo jacket, or try a bomber jacket to get this fall’s most basic look.
4. Don’t forget to order a Berries Amore smoothie from VGs at least once a week; the dream for any vegan or vegetarian.
5. And if smoothies aren’t your thing, stop at any food services location on campus to fetch yourself a Pure Leaf drink. Next time you’re in Cadboro, count how many girls you see with one in their hand.
6. Want the ultimate basic look? Pop into Campus Hair Design and make your hair ombre.
7. Now, even though UGGs have been known as the staple for basic girls everywhere, at UVic we are a bit more practical and aware of our stormy weather. Go grab a pair of Hunter or Blundstone boots and you can conquer our campus’ muddy trails and soggy leaf grounds.
So go out there. Be confident in your love of PSL’s and scented candles. Let the world judge, because we all know how fun it is to be basic and how much everyone else is missing out.