It’s safe to say that there are more than five types of people roaming on a college campus, but this is an article for your pleasure, not a census of every personality type that’s set foot on a college campus. So sit back and relax. Maybe you know a few of these types of people.
1. The Devoted Greek-Lifer
You may not know one personally, but chances are you’ve seen one. They’re everywhere, wearing strange letters that make no sense to the average person, or sometimes in groups trying to get your spare change for a charity organization. If you sit next to one in class, you’ll probably over hear, “Omg at the party last night…” “Well, I have to for my frat…” and the like. If you see one of these fanatics, don’t be shy! They’re not a scary as they seem.
2. The Library Gremlin
Whether it be because they have a lot of work, are truly dedicated to that 4.0, or simply find comfort being in the library, their free time is basically equivalent to library time. Finals weak is where their training pays off; you’ll see them camped out at one of the few pristine desks with a power outlet, prepared with snacks, coffee, blankets, and headphones. Do not disturb these gremlins, they’re in the zone. This is the person you should buy that tent-set you saw on sale at Herb Philipson’s for Christmas.
3. Is "Always Lit"
Usually a freshman, but honestly, can be any year student, this person’s anthem is "Ignition (Remix)". Except for when R Kelly says “it’s the freakin’ weekend baby, I’m about to have me some fun” it’s more than just the weekend—it’s any chance they get. You’ll usually see this person at a bus stop about to head out for a night on the town. In class, they’re 80% hung over, 20% recharging for the next night. Their snap stories consist of a lot of bad-quality pans of crowds and strobe lights, and you’ve probably seen enough videos of them taking shots/ shot gunning a beer to know their tastes. These types of people are fun, but watch out—you could be their next keg-stand apprentice.
4. "That Cute Person From __________ "
Ahhh young love. College hormones. The sexual energy is so thick; you could cut it with a knife. The chances of taking a class with someone you find attractive are high. Unless you’re brave or get lucky enough to be assigned a group project with this person, he or she will elude you. They will be so close, yet so far. And by close, I mean they’ll turn up everywhere you go—the dining hall, the side walk, the hall way, a party, a restaurant, your grandmas funeral. My advice: just talk to them. Let them see how awkward you are in person, so that it’s even more awkward when you see them around every corner *laughs on the outside, cries on the inside*
5.The Sleeping Bag
I hold a certain pride for these types of people not only because I tend to be one, but also for the fact that we are able to exist on a college campus in such large numbers. As opposed to high school where you’re trying to “impress” people and “look presentable” and “not be a total mess,” in college, this life style is accepted with open arms. On a college campus, sweatpants are normal, okay, practical, and oh so comfy. These people like to take advantage of this and max out their comfort quota. Slippers, messy hair, hoodies, headbands, you name it. If it’s comfy, they’re wearing it. These people are lazy, but innovative. Why walk around campus when you can take the bus? Why buy your own groceries when you can smuggle food from the dining hall? Why endure inclement weather when you can walk through buildings and use them as buffer zones? I may have a slight bias, but I like these people. These people are our future.
