At uni you have friends from different courses. But have you encountered each of them on a night out? If not, read further so you know who to avoid. These are generalised descriptions of the students I’ve encountered. Try not to be offended if your course appears. If anything, be thankful you’re the anomaly.
Film Students
Having a shallow, nonsensical chat with a group of strangers is a given on a night out. But if you feel the burning glare of someone who isn’t involved in the conversation, be careful. They may be a film student. Their only contribution will be to pick what you’ve said apart. It doesn’t matter your mistake, they will pick up on it. You don’t usually care that you’re wrong, but something about their smug smile is infuriating. Any topic that isn’t German expressionism won’t interest them. Get out while you can.
Physics students
I apologise (mainly to the women in STEM), but when I think of physics students I picture a boring man. They’re usually nice but won’t understand your sense of humour. You’ll find yourself alone with them with nothing to talk about. So you ramble until you run out of words and can only focus on their lack of deodorant. To give them credit, if they get drunk enough, they will surprise you.
Art Students
The only reason why art students have made the list is because their outfit will be better than yours. If you ask them what they’re wearing they’ll reply with ‘I’m not sure yet, something casual’. Before turning up with a fully coordinated outfit completed with platform boots. I’m sick of searching my wardrobe for something to match their standards.
Politics Students
On their own, politics students are fine. But never invite more than a few out. They’ll likely have opposing political views and will get into drunken debates with each other. You’ll also see them get up to some questionable stuff that will make you doubt the country’s future leadership.
Law Students
They won’t even show up because this is their only night off studying all week.
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