Ahh, the University Center. It’s loud, crazy, and filled with all kinds of food. Whether you’re running in for a quick snack before class or sitting down with your best friend for dinner, you’re bound to see all kinds of people walk in and out while you’re there. So, in honor of all those hours spent in the UC, here are the five types of people you’ll see there!
1) The Social Butterfly – You know this person. In fact, it seems as though everyone knows this person. The second they step foot into the room, it’s almost like everyone in there stops what they’re doing to catch their attention and say hello. Probably surrounded by a huge group of people, always smiling.
2) The Pretending-To-Look-For-Someone – This one’s just scoping things out. But, they don’t want anyone else to know that. They look around with a concerned look on their face, pretending to look for someone they know there. Hint: that person probably doesn’t exist, this one’s just trying to see if there’s a good enough spot to sit. If not, they’ll probably mutter something like “Oh, guess they’re not here yet” and head to the Underground instead.
3) The Hungry Scholar – This poor soul most likely has a paper due. Like, in twenty minutes. They can be seen sitting in the corner booth, away from everyone. They’re shoving a wrap in their face with one hand and furiously typing away at their laptop with the other. There are also probably papers strewn about the table. #prayforhungryscholar
4) The Get Me A Coffee and Get Me Out of Here – This person rolls up to the University Center in sweatpants and slippers on a mission – to get a cup of coffee and then get out of there as quickly as possible. You can tell that this is their goal because when they walk in, without saying anything to anyone, they make a beeline for the coffee. Are they going back to their dorm to study? Are they heading to class or work? Who knows? But we hope that you get where you’re going, coffee guy.
5) That One Guy You See Everywhere – You know exactly who I’m talking about here. This is that guy that, in the middle of dinner with your best friend, you put your quesadilla down, slam your hand on the table, and in the most powerful whisper-yell you can muster, say, “That’s him! That’s the guy I see all over campus!” as your best friend looks at you, kind of confused. She tries her very best to turn and look at him without looking too obvious.
Everyone loves the UC. And then next time you’re in there, take a look around and see if you can spot these five types of students there! And collegiettes, go talk to that one guy you see everywhere – you never know!