The Most Recognizable Types Of Freshmen On A College Campus | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

The Most Recognizable Types Of Freshmen On A College Campus

As if just being a freshman wasn't bad enough...

13
The Most Recognizable Types Of Freshmen On A College Campus
The Odyssey Online

We all know what a typical "freshman" looks like in the first few weeks of classes. They're confused, overly excited ALL THE TIME, and of course, naïve. They can usually be spotted looking way too nice, wearing their lanyard around their neck, and appear to be way more well-rested than the rest of us. While we were all this person at one point, we still can't help but make fun and point out to our friends when we see a group of freshmen; it's kinda just an unspoken thing that every upperclassman does. It was hard to narrow down all of the types of freshman that bombard campus every new school year, so here are a few types of freshman you'll run into this semester

1. The freshman that makes sure everyone knows how smart they are

Oh, you took 11 AP classes in high school? Good news, nobody cares here. Anything that happens before move in day is irrelevant. Everyone is smart in college. It doesn't matter if you were valedictorian or last in your class, everyone starts out on a level playing field here, which is one of the best parts of college.

2. The freshman that has a reputation at school before move in day

There's always that girl/guy that everyone's already talking about before they even start classes. Wether it be good or bad (mostly of the time it's bad), you'll still always run into this person on campus and will probably know everything about them before you even know their name.

3. The girl that dresses up for her 8am

Usually short lived, but god bless this girl. For the first few week or so of class, it's an unspoken rule that it's too early to break out the sweatpants and t-shirts. Usually there's a girl that even by the middle of the semester still puts effort into her appearance at 7 am. This is rare, especially for upperclassmen, but you go girl.

4. The “rich kid” that makes sure you know they’re rich

We all know one of these kids. They make sure to talk about how nice of a car they drive and are usually surprised when you stress about taking out loans to pay for school... must be nice.

5. The person that takes their new found freedom a little too far

This is the person that you'll see snapchat stories of them being out Monday-Sunday. They finally have freedom and are fully embracing it. They're never doing anything productive and probably have laundry piled up for days. This stage usually doesn't last much past their first failed exams.

6. The “pro” athlete

They walk around campus in nothing but their team's warmups and are probably found consuming large amounts of food/chocolate milk in the commons. (it's necessary for recovery after a workout, right?). They LIVE for gameday, and that's probably the only thing you'll hear them talk about.

7. The person that already has it all figured out already

It's almost impossible to come into college and have everything figured out. It's also totally normal if you don't. To the people that think they do, good luck. Everything will change, and you will figure it out at some point. To those that actually do, you're one step ahead of everyone else; and good luck.

There's nothing wrong with being one of these people, everyone eventually figures out how to "college," and things become normal after a few months.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

15 Times "Parks and Recreation" Summed Up Your Library Experience

"I've only slept nine hours over the past four days, so I'm right on the verge of a nervous breakdown." - Leslie Knope

3754
Parks and Recreation excitedly gathered around a laptop at a table in an office setting.

The library. Club lib. The place every college student goes when they want to try and be a productive member of society. Who better to explain your experience than Parks and Rec?

1. When you've finally found the energy to leave your dorm room and walk into the lib like

Keep Reading...Show less
Taylor Swift in orange dress playing a moss-covered piano on stage with bright lights.

A three-and-a-half-hour runtime. Nine Eras. Eleven outfit changes. Three surprise songs. Zero breaks. One unforgettable evening. In the past century, no other performer has put on an electric performance quite like Taylor Swift, surpassing her fans ‘wildest dreams’. It is the reason supporters keep coming back to her shows each year. Days later, I’m still in awe of the spectacle ‘Miss Americana’ puts on every few days in a new city. And, like one of Taylor’s exes, has me smiling as I reminisce about the memories of the night we spent together.

Keep Reading...Show less
Students walking on a sunny college campus with trees and buildings.

"Make sure to get involved when you're in college!"

We've all heard some variation of this phrase, whether it came from parents, other family members, friends, RAs, or college-related articles. And, like many clichés, it's true for the most part. Getting involved during your college years can help you make friends, build your resume, and feel connected to your campus. However, these commitments can get stressful if you're dealing with personal issues, need to work, or aren't sure how to balance classes and everything else going on during the semester.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

9 Reasons Why Friends Are Essential In College

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

12350
Bridgaline Liberati and friends
Bridgaline Liberati

In college, one of the essential things to have is friends. Yes, textbooks, a laptop, and other school supplies are important but friends are essential. Friends are that support system everybody needs. The more friends you have the better the support system you have. But you also have someone to share experiences with. And don’t settle for just one or two friends because 8 out of 10 times they are busy and you are studying all alone. Or they have other friend groups that do not include you. Don’t settle for just one or two friends; make as many friends as you can. After the first couple of weeks of college, most friend groups are set and you may be without friends.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

The Power of Dressing Up

Why it pays to leave the hoodie at home.

8628
sneakers and heels
Sister | Brother Style - Word Press

For a moment your world is spinning. The phone alarm has just scared you awake and you’re flooded by daunting thoughts of the day ahead. You have three assignments due and little time to work on them because of your job. You’re running late because you’ve hit snooze one to many times after yesterday’s long hours. You dizzily reach for a hoodie, craving its comfort, and rush for a speedy exit, praying you will have time to pick up coffee. Does this sound familiar?

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments