One of the first things everyone does when they are bored or have a brief moment of free time is check their Instagram. Whether it’s during class or trying to fall asleep at night, we all check it to see what everyone was doing that day. It's a way for us to take a peek into someones life and escape from ours for a second. But have you ever considered the image you portray of yourself through instagram? There are various types of “instagrammers” in this world.

The Serial Selfie Killer: But seriously, how many times/angles do we need to see your face? We get it, you’re gorgeous and obviously extremely confident for the amount of close ups you allow the world to see. Just make sure to keep it classy and that you are accentuating your face and not “other parts” of your body.

The World Traveler: Theres always that one person you follow on instagram that makes you hate your life at that second. Either they are studying abroad in Prague or are just constantly on vacation, you secretly hate them for that time being. Even if they climbed Mount Nittany, they still find a way to make it seem a lot cooler than where you are. If you feel miserable every time they post its probably best to unfollow them before your jealousy takes over your emotions completely.

The Food Pornstar: Especially if you are a sophmore getting your body ready for spring break, you must unfollow this type of instagrammer until you are capable of looking at it without asking your roommate if they want to run to Louie’s with you real quick.

The Wannabe Ghandi: With social media being the source for all vital life advice nowadays, almost everyone can admit that they have posted a favorite quote of theirs that relates to their current situation. Sometimes it’s nice to go on and see a life inspiring quote, so don’t judge this type of instagrammers too harshly.

The Pic-Stitcher: FYI- I can’t see half the pictures in your pic stitch because they are so small. It’s hard enough to strain my eyes looking at my phone screen all day. No one wants to move their phone closer to their face just to look at your pics if they don’t have to.

The “My Life is Better Than Yours” Girl: I know you go to Penn State and all of our lives are pretty awesome but putting up pictures and making captions about how much better your life is than everyone else’s gets pretty obnoxious. Be humble and appreciative of what you have without flaunting it. The same rule goes with showing off materialistic things as well.

The Birthday Wisher: We all follow someone (especially boys) who only use their instagram to wish people a happy birthday so they don’t have to say it in person or get them a gift. Just an FYI: a instagram happy birthday doesn’t make you a better person.

The Significant Other Show Off: For some of us here at dear old State, we are not so fortunate to have a boyfriend/girlfriend. With that being said, us single people do not want to be reminded of our status everytime we go on Instagram. I totally understand the occasional adorable picture of you and the person you love, but please keep in mind that not everyone is as lucky as you at the current moment.

If you feel like you may fit into any of these categories, it’s time to reconsider the way you Instagram. Make sure that any of these types of instagrammers don’t describe you and watch your follower count sky rocket!