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7 Types of People You Meet at a College Party

You’re walking through a college party — frat, sports team, or just those guys who don’t care how trashed their house gets — it can be any of these. You walk with your friends through a sea of solo cups and in between bodies before your journey commences. You’re the protagonist in a world full of quirky characters that only come out when the sky is dark and the keg is full. Each person you meet at a party, whether or not the encounter is particularly pleasant, contributes to the chaotic and memorable experience you look back on the next morning. 7. The Guy Who’s Suddenly Friends With Everyone When you meet this person, they’ll have you convinced. You’ll assume they’re friends with the house, you might even assume they live there. They don’t even appear drunk, but they’re talking with everyone. Doing what you desire to do as they

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College Students Perfectly Portrayed by “The Office” Characters

The Stanley   Stanley is a college super-senior. He’s fed up with every underclassman on campus, and he’ll let them know it. His been-there-done-that attitude makes him hard to get along with. But that’s fine with him: the less human interaction, the better. Stanley spends a majority of his time sitting in the back of his classes, doing crosswords.   The Dwight Dwight is the over-eager freshman accounting major who constantly emails his professors on questions about the syllabi. He arrives at every class at least 20 minutes early, and he has perfect attendance. Dwight doesn’t play well with others; he believes he’s in constant competition for the highest score on every test. What he doesn’t realize, though, is that his fellow classmates don’t really care.   The Pam Pam, an art student, is the good girl who lets everyone think she’s quiet and sweet. She has a real heart

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10 Rules You and Your Sophomore Roommates Need to Have

So this is it. The big leagues. You’re out of the dorms and into the real world. A world with a kitchen and real bathrooms, one where your roommates are your friends, not just random students like last year. But guess what? This new adult world means more than just RA-free partying and a fully stocked fridge, it means responsibility. Yeah, the dreaded R word. Don’t get us wrong, living with your friends will be a total blast, but first you have to prepare yourself for the trials ahead. We have experience and know wtf we’re talking about. 10. Clean your dishes IMMEDIATELY One dish will turn into 2, then 3, then your kitchen is a disaster.

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10 Things I See Now In College That I Didn’t See in High School

10. I’m Not As Great As I Think I Am: Let’s be honest, high school is the prime time in which we puff up our pride. And pride, is a person’s greatest downfall. Arrogance will get you nowhere in college, or in life really. It will never be something a punk high schooler would admit to, but it is the most evident attribute to their motivation, personality, and actions. I see it now, but I definitely didn’t see it within myself back then. I can remember my parents telling me, trying to put me back in reality. But, what teenager ever listens to their parents? Here’s the truth: you are pretty great, but you also aren’t as great as you think you are. Take a step back and ask yourself why you do the things you do; you may be the start of the show in high school, but all of

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Your Summary of Freshman Year as Told By Parks and Recreation

We can all agree that Parks and Recreation is the ultimate show; it’s relatable and it’s hilarious. Therefore, it is perfect to compare Parks and Recreation to your freshmen year of college. You’re a freshmen, so obviously you think you’re on top of the world. That means you still have money to spend (or at least you think you do). I recommend saving your money, I promise it will benefit you in the near future (aka more pizza).  You have a love/hate relationship when it comes to meeting new people. You think you’re either super awkward or too out-going. But you’re making friends, so it’s okay.   For the first couple of weeks, the dining hall is the greatest thing to have ever happened to you. Then, you realize that you eat the same meal everyday.  And you will learn that the dining hall food probably has laxatives in it.  You have