Finally, we get to hang up our fluffy sweatshirts and switch out our long leggings for Nike shorts. It's springtime! With the change of seasons comes a flurry of formals and spring parties. Nothing is worse than sitting in a circle with your friends Facebook stalking complete strangers in an attempt to find someone to attend these events with. These people usually fall into one of the following categories…and each comes with their own set of faults. But, hey, beggars can't be choosers, right?

The Frat Star

This species can be found downtown or skipping class to watch “House of Cards" in their bedroom. If invited to formal, he will probably wear a pastel bowtie that you will spend the rest of the night telling your friends he wore ironically. Guaranteed to be the life of the party, this guy will have no problem swinging you around the dance floor during spring events and will make sure you are never bored. Cons: will probably text you asking for a date night shirt and then never talk to you again.

The Man Beard

This species can be found at a local brewery, record shop or hair supply store to ensure luscious locks. If invited to formal, he will probably be forced to take a picture with everyone in your sorority because of the man beard. You will receive an infinite amount of jealous, hate glares if you walk around with him, but it is a price you are willing to pay. Cons: will be very pretentious and always tell you his indie records are much cooler than yours.

The Gal's Pal

This species can be found on your couch with a bottle of Pinot Noir on the Bachelor night. He's the one that everyone wanted to set up with their littles and his name is always followed by a round of “Aww" when brought up. If invited to formal, you will have to deal with everyone crying to him about their own crappy dates, but he will definitely hold your shoes for you. Cons: you really don't want to have a fling with your go-to teddy bear; he's too precious to potentially lose.

The Third Round Draft Picks

This species can be found lurking in the background of social events, waiting for the right time to pounce on unsuspecting (desperate) prey. You arrived late in the game and, honestly, you are just happy you get to play. If invited to formal, you will spend the night dodging any pictures that can provide documentation that he was your date and considering your future profile on eHarmony. Cons: has the potential to develop into a stage-five clinger, avoid at all costs.

The So Last Seasons

This species can be found in your contact lists under, “DO NOT CALL!" You broke up recently and haven't had the proper amount of time to socialize with any new people—and you both said you would stay friends, right? If invited to formal, you will spend the night in awkward silence as you try to remember why you ever thought this was a good idea in the first place and begging your friends to not treat him like public enemy #1. Cons: he is your ex for a reason, honey.