With finals just around the corner, I find it necessary to forewarn students of the many faces found within Samford's library. With much preparation, one must be ready to battle the various emotions found within the library walls. But first, we must become familiar with who we are working with.

1. The shhhhhhhhh-ers.

I would describe these students as somewhat passive aggressive and anxiety-driven. They can't stand the sound of talking in the library. When talking takes place, a trigger lets off in their brains causing instant panic, followed by a Samford-friendly death stare and a loud, spitty "shhhh." Note to self: bring an umbrella.

2. The anti-socials.

Hey, are you a new student? These are the people who basically hide like hermits in the library. Typically, these students are tucked away in their own personal cubbies where they spend countless hours doing, well, I guess whatever they need to do. They don't like visitors and they have a very intense mission.

3. The Einstein-ers.

Have you even opened your textbook today or... These are the students who basically spend all their time at Einstein's Bagels "studying." Seated at a table with their friends, catching up on the latest Samford gossip and avoiding their studies.

4. The nappers.

I'm always feeling slightly bad for these people. These students are typically found laying on the comfy chairs or on the couches. No, they aren't dead, but take my advice and don't be that person who always ends up on other people's Snapchat stories.

5. The MRS degree-seekers.

It doesn't get much more romantic than a date to the library, right? Hm, wrong. This goes out to all those single ladies out there looking for their next formal date in the library. These people are typically found on the second floor towards the middle. One might expect slight whispering every 5-7 minutes, followed by a side smile every now and then. Steer clear, it's weird.

6. The hoggers

Uhh, do you really need all that room? These are the people who hog the big, long study tables. They have papers spread out from one side of the table to the other, and they somehow manage to fill up the chairs with their own personal belongings. They pretty much think they own the place.

7. The Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jobs.

These people typically think they are being somewhat productive while in the library because, most likely, they have been sitting in their study spot for hours. However, these students are the students who never stop texting bae or updating their Twitter feed. Their phones keep vibrating and it's the worst.

8. The social butterflies.

These students seem to believe they are entering into the hip and new social scene of Birmingham. However, they are wrong. These people are found everywhere within the library, and you just can't escape them. There is laughing, loud talking, loud smacking, and they just don't seem to get it. When you meet one of these lost souls, perhaps direct them towards the Einstein-ers.

9. The homebodies.

Wait, you're still here? These are the students who seem to live in the library. They eat, they sleep, and they take care of all of their daily needs. They are typically found not smiling, so shoot them a smile if you ever seem to be in their viscidity.

10. The first-timers.

Lastly, these are the students who never enter the Samford library...ever. They may not be up-to-date on the cool study spots and they are most likely dreading being in there in general. Not all who wander are lost, but these people most likely are...literally.

Now that you're familiar with faces of the library, enter with confidence and ace those finals.