Out of 40,000 people who go to this school, we always tend to see that one person we do not want to see. Admit it, it happens to everyone. And you know what, it's usually pretty dang awkward. 

Anyone who knows me, knows me to be the queen of awkward encounters. I am ALWAYS the girl to run into my drunk hookup, see my ex's new girlfriend or just can't form a single sentence without making it uncomfortable for someone. 

Over the years of having very "awko-taco" moments, I have developed some strategies to hopefully avoid these painfully and dreadful moments. 

1. Go a different path on campus: the obvious solution.

 "I'll go under the bridge, into the turtle pond, and then cut through the orange trees.. easy!"

2. Pretend to text.

"LOLZZZZZZZ G2G HAKAS"

3. Pretend your really busy...

"Sorry, I'll try to pencil you in my busy schedule."

4. Master the "head nod." It's an easy replacement for talking (and makes you look cool... kinda.)

Oh, "Sup."

5. Try go with the flow without having a panic attack.

"We're chilling, we're grooving, we're moving... see, I can be chill."

6. For a party encounter... Drink.  That does the trick every time!

"Shot #49, leggo!"

7. Be confident in yourself.

"I can do this. I can do this, just be yourself...but better!"

8. Master your small talk. This is key in avoiding the awkwardness. 

"Hi, where are you going! Oh cool! Well Bye!!..." (*starts walking the same direction...oh crap*)

9. Just hug it out. Everyone likes a hug. It can't hurt.

"Could this be any more awkward?? Do I smell??"

10. Embrace your awkwardness. We all have a little bit of quirk in all of us..

This will never get old. Poor Tom Brady.....Now.. That's Awkward.

Being awkward is a part of life and we all have to accept it!

Stay tuned for next week's, "How To" article!