After completing two years of college thus far, I now see myself as a more agile, mature person.
Now, of course, all of my experiences in college have shaped me into who I currently am today, but the biggest concern I have is witnessing all of the various guys I have met. I took good notes on social life and the differences between freshman and senior guys. In fact, freshman "guys" are still considered boys at this point.
Fresh out of high school at 18 versus a college veteran who just completed an internship in New York City with a job offer, freshman, and senior guys have major distinctions which bring out key differences between the two.
1. Uncontrolled New Found Social Life VS Just Another Night Out
Newly moved in freshman boys are practically fresh meat. The array of girls, alcohol, friends and who knows what else, seems extremely overwhelming to a frosh. Therefore, they may not know how to exactly handle any social situation and go wild, missing important aspects of college such as the classes their parents are most likely paying for. As for the aged senior, his view may be "been there done that". Actually legal, the party scene is still prominent for him, but after four years in school and keeping graduation in mind, any other party is just another night out and at least he does not have to worry about who is buying the alcohol.
2. Early VS Late Classes
Since the frosh is still not acclimated to his new schedule, 8:30 a.m classes most likely fill up his mornings. Jobless, vanquished and probably on tinder, unlike the freshman, the senior has a medley of night classes and here is why. I've noticed older guys actually have jobs that they work in the morning/afternoon so night classes are the way to go. Maybe they even have an internship lined up and in my eyes that is more attractive than some stingy 18 year old who does not know the difference between micro and macroeconomics.
3. Not Knowing VS Developed Confidence
Freshman boys chase you, you do not chase them. However, you may have to put in a little work for an older guy, considering they know what they are doing. Quick disclaimer, I myself know older guys are not always how I'm describing them but if you take the majority, they beat freshman boys by a far in all aspects. Sometimes with the senior, you have to send the first text or send the first snap. In the perfect world, they usually answer and don't play those games and don't leave you on read. However, the frosh may bombard you with messages hoping you'll come over to his dorm at 12 a.m. If you think about it, you have the the right to shoot down their offer because after all they need to build confidence. All the senior has to do is give you a smirk and you melt because like I said, they seem way more developed than an 18 year old boy.
4. The Shuttle VS The Ride
It isn't everyday, that the guy you like pulls up in front of your driveway and actually owns a car. Back on campus, if the frosh wants to hang out he offers that you take the shuttle or walk to his dorm which is basically an STD breeding ground. But instead, that senior knows what an actual date is and puts in just the right amount of effort when sometimes too much effort can steer you away. Even funnier, sometimes you have to pick up that frosh if you commute and when he asks to drive your car, just do yourself the favor and say no.
5. Ignorant VS Mature
I give it that boys straight out of high school lack the needed experience, I guess they can't help that but you'll notice that older guys have this charisma like they've been around for a bit. Here is one example, if you had a "fling" with one of them and someday cross paths, the frosh is going to ignore you because he doesn't know how to handle diverting situations, while the older guy will at least acknowledge you. A smile, a wave, anything. Another quick example is their independence. I always feel that younger guys need more support or reassurance. The amount of times when a frosh needed help with his homework or essay is unbelievable. Although it may be a trick to get you to hang out with them, it is a pretty lame one. As for the senior, he may be helping you with your homework since he has taken all the general ed courses, better yet if he is the same major as you, you're in luck. I guess I am trying to say, do not fall for the bulls**t.
