One of the most exciting things about going to college for the first time is meeting new people, having a new group of friends, and of course – dating. Let’s pretend that doesn’t happen, parents. I know this subject may make some people uncomfortable, but would you rather learn through Yow Yow! or …the hard way? Earlier this week, The Frisky wrote two posts about the types of guys you should be spending your time with and the guys you should avoid in college – 11 Guys You Should Hook Up With in College and 10 Guys You Shouldn’t Hook Up With in College respectively.

The Frisky has brought up some great points, but not every college is the same. While some bros may be douchy at state schools, a private school might house some pretty smart bros. It all differs.

Now before we start, I’d like to say that this post isn’t to encourage you to become a little ho-ho. Take this advice lightly, have fun, be safe and generally the best bet is developing friendships FIRST.

The guys you should “meet”

– The guy who lives on your floor –

Why he’s perfect: Whether you are looking for someone to join you at a school event, attend a sports event with or grab a bite with, the guy on your floor is the perfect person to ask. He’s always there and he’s just a knock away. Meet this guy as soon as you move in and don’t be worried about not having anything to talk about because you’ll both be on the same page being that your both new to the school. He may just become your best friend or something more. Who knows?

– The guy who sits next to you in class –

Why he’s perfect: Depending on what kind of university you attend, you may have between three or six chances to get this right. This guy is perfect because you’ll always have someone to go to for notes when you miss a day of class from being sick and you are guaranteed a study buddy. This guy can’t exactly turn down a study sesh because he’s getting help out of it too, but you should make sure you’re not failing either because intelligence is an impressive quality and if you ask someone to study with you when you can’t bring something to the table, that could be a disaster.

– The artist –

Why he’s perfect: I’ve always had a soft spot for these types. You know them as the writers, the photographers, the musicians, etc. If you’re not an artist type yourself, you might be a little bit hesitant to branch off into a new type of guy, but these guys are some of the biggest sweethearts you’ll ever meet. They’re the dreamers, the believers, the romantics, and they definitely know how to plan the best dates since they’re the most creative out of the bunch.

– The frat boy –

Why he’s perfect: This can sometimes be a hit or miss. Proceed with caution. Frat boys sometimes get a bad reputation, but every house is different. There are some really great guys in the greek system I promise. I like to compare this to thrift shopping because every once in awhile, you’ll come across many items you want to toss back, but there are some rare gems in those racks. I’m willing to bet that a whole house won’t be perfect, but you’ll at least get a handful of them that will surprise you. I know this only because one of my friends is THAT great guy.

The guys to avoid:

– The douche bag –

If you’ve heard from your friends that this guy is a huge partier, only interested in hook ups, and is notorious for the booty calls after midnight, then that should be your one and only red flag. Don’t be dumb. This guy is looking for nothing more than a little play so you’re better off without even trying. This guy will pass on to you a terrible reputation and a few STD’s.

– The druggie –

You are the company you keep. If you find yourself in a relationship with this type of guy then it is your own fault. Chivalry is most certainly dead with this type so don’t expect…much of anything from this guy because he’s got better things to do/smoke/snort/ than pay any attention to you. Seriously, does he even have any attention span at all?

– The graduated senior that thinks he’s still in college –

They say college is the best four years of your life. So why would you wanna give it up? Because there’s life after college, HOBviously. Unfortunately, the graduated senior that thinks he’s still in college is kind of like the guy that peaked in high school. They’re the same person except one of them got a little farther than the other. Watch out for  this one because he will be the first one to make a beeline for the new freshmen girls (that’s you) and while you may think that this form of flattery is what is desired, it is not. You both are in two different places in your life and you are both looking for different things and different experiences.

– The professor –

Gross, dude. This stuff only happens in movies and television shows. If you do this for real, people will just think you’re a big weirdo.