Apart from studying hard and meeting new people, you will also get to encounter different types of guys in college. Some are worth your time, while others are not. You can act nice initially, but if you have no idea how to handle them, you might end up being the object of their idiosyncrasies in the long run. So, read about some of the general types of college guys below and know how to deal with them.
The jock
Other than being involved in a sports team, the athlete is often serious about his class standing. After all, he is required to maintain a set of grades, otherwise, he will be taken out of his team (or have his athletic scholarship revoked). So, you might want to hang out with an athlete who can even influence you to live a healthy lifestyle. And when it comes to dating a jock, be ready to be invited to his games or to lend support even when he’s in training.
The frat boy
Fraternities are common in some colleges and universities in the US. Some are the healthy type while others are simply about the wrong sense of brotherhood. So, before you lend your most-treasured lecture notes or date any frat boy, learn more about how he commits to his fraternity. Avoid frat boys who are laid back in doing school work and who practice an irrational kind of brotherhood. Also, avoid a frat boy who is required by his “brothers” to share almost anything with them.
The smart one
You might like to be friends with or even date a guy if you think he is cool enough to balance seriousness and fun. A smart guy can serve as a role model, as long as he also knows how to deal with everything outside of his books. But if he is known for being detached from reality, is dominating and is intimidating, avoid him and just deal with other smart guys in class.
The parasite
At first he is very friendly and nice and you’ll consider dating or hanging out with him. But eventually, he sticks to you when he forgets to do his paper or to study for an exam. He even asks you to write notes about a lecture so he can photocopy later on. When you see signs like these in a guy, stay away from him next time. He is only using you for his benefit and comfort.
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