Over the course of your college career, you will meet and intense amount of diverse individuals. I met the 10 most stereotypical types of people within the first week of my freshman year. I'm going to talk about the 10 types of people you will meet in college, and why it's okay if you fall into one or several of these groups.
1. The frat star
The guy who clearly takes frat life a little too seriously. The guy who gets phone numbers at parties and saves them as "cute blonde with glasses". The captain of the tugs team. This is the ultimate bro, equipped with Chubbies, Sperrys, and all the Patagonia one person could dream of.
2. The person you're secretly in love with.
This is someone you see all over the place, but have no bravery stored up to go talk to them. You didn't know their name at first, but you creeped so hard on Instagram that you now know their name, astrological sign, and best friend's grandmother's name. This was me so hard for the first few months, and the person I was crushing on is now my boyfriend of eight months. Keep the hope alive people.
3. The person in a long distance relationship.
This was also me for a short period of time. If you can make this work, I have serious respect for you and your relationship. Long distance means your friends will have to drag you out of your room because you are waiting for the one hour phone call with your significant other. It is hard to work through issues when you are hours away from the person you love. It takes an emotional toll on you both.
4. The person that is never in class.
If your class does not have an attendance policy, expect the class room to bare every day except for test day, where you are struggling to find a seat. There is always one person you know, that says something about being in a class, and you realize you are in the same class but that person never goes.
5. The sorority girl.
The most basic white girl you will ever meet. Not a bad thing. These girls love being "typical white girls" and they own it. They're the stars of their sorority, and typically have a position on the executive board. They take greek week more seriously than finals week.
6. The "try hards".
The ones that raise their hand after every question. The ones that will fist fight you for extra credit. The ones that have more things than could possibly fit on a resume. You know who you are. (Also guilty. I would probably punch someone for 5 ec points.)
7. The good girl gone wild.
You probably had this girl in your orientation group. She was quiet and reserved, and you had to prompt her to talk to you at all. First week of classes, she stayed in her room every day and night. Week two, you see her outside your bedroom window in last night's club outfit, doing the walk of shame. All you can think is "how?"
8. The one person you see EVERYWHERE.
Self explanatory. You see this person literally wherever you go. There is no escape.
9. The couple attached at the hip.
They have all of their classes together. They are the same major. They stay in the same dorm hall. You never see one without the other. This is applicable to boyfriends, girlfriends, or just your friends.
10. The college senior.
This can go one of two ways. Either they can sense that you are an underclassman, and they just avoid eye contact at all times, or they try and give you life advice with all your problems and don't get me wrong, the advice rocks. Either way, they are bursting at the seams to escape.
No matter if you fall into one of five of these categories, you get to choose who you want to be. You are the only one that gets to make that decision and no choice is better than another. Go forth and be who you want to be little one.
