Watch Out! Students at Liberty University Can Be Scary

Entering college as a freshman can be a frightening time if you are an unprepared high school graduate. If you are a high school senior preparing to attend Liberty University, you may be wondering what the college experience is like. I can tell you because I have lived through two years of college and experienced living in dorms. One enjoyable part of the college experience is getting to meet new people from all over the world. Students with many different backgrounds come together in one school to gain a Biblical education in preparation for entering the work force as a Christian. There are multiple different types of college students that one will meet. Some students at Liberty University are more intimidating than others, and one should keep a look out for them. The types of students at Liberty University that incoming freshmen should prepare themselves to meet are the zombies, the fashionistas, the ring-by-springs, and the cult.

One group of students an incoming freshman will meet at Liberty University are the zombies. The zombies are the students that stumble out of their dorms in the morning with eyes glazed over with a dead expression. They can typically be spotted sporting an oversized hoodie and sweats. Dark blue and black bags hang under their eyes from lack of sleep, and their hair is often disheveled. They got under four hours of sleep for the fourth time this week because they were up finishing a last-minute paper, on some type of electronic device, or having a wild night at Cookout. The zombies usually sleep until the last minute, trying to get every bit of sleep before their morning class. If you do not spot them in their morning class, it is probably because they overslept or decided to attend online. In the morning, if they decide to attend, they can be seen either running or speed-walking to their class; it would be unwise to get in their way during this time. They will not hesitate to trample or shove you out of the way in their crazed morning rush to class. Also, never talk to the zombies before they have had their morning coffee; they may snap at you with their unbrushed-teeth. Just avoid them in the morning all together. They are not in their right mind. As soon as they get their coffee or their nap, they will act like normal people, almost like zombies when they receive the cure. It is best to hang out with the zombies later in the day once they have been cured; they are often the life of the party.

The opposite of the zombies are the fashionistas. These two types are like night and day. The fashionistas are typically female but can also be male. Unlike the Zombies who could care less about their appearance, these are the students that can never be found looking unruffled in the slightest. They have their hair perfectly done. They have a carefully planned and coordinated outfit on that they scheduled to wear for that specific day. They sport the latest trends and styles only; you will not catch them in anything unmatching or out-of-season. They usually tell everyone that they are “thrift shoppers”, always getting the best bargain. However, they spend hundreds of dollars a month on “just one more thing I REALLY need.” They could care less how much the bill comes out to; they are not the ones paying. Daddy’s money will cover it all. Just like Daddy’s money will cover their entire tuition and brand-new car. The fashionistas look good, and they know it. They typically live in Commons, only the most expensive dorms will suffice. They walk into class looking like they are ready for the runway. If you meet one of the fashionistas, you have two options: join the dark side or fight for the light. If you join them, you may become popular on campus and have lots of dating opportunities. If you do not bow to them, they will spread rumors about you until everyone stays far away from you. If you do not like these two choices, avoid the fashionistas all together or do not stay in Commons. If you stay off their radar, you may be able to enjoy a normal college experience free from drama.

The next group of students, unlike both the zombies and the fashionistas, are the ring-by-springs. Their only motivation for coming to Liberty University and only goal is to find “the one.” They major in dating and minor in whatever they are actually studying. They might not even know what they are studying, nor do they care. They are constantly on the prowl for their next dating partner, hoping to find their true love. They may be part of the fashionistas, but they would never be a zombie. They must look good for class and any outing, just in case they meet “the one.” This group of students has watched too many rom coms and chick-flicks. If you run into one, he or she may “accidentally” run into you, spilling a drink or dropping some books in order to play the clumsy-but-charming main character of the latest chick-flick they watched to get your attention. They think they are “not like other girls” or “not like other guys.” They can also be unnecessarily loud in order to catch the attention of the opposite gender and will attend all student events on campus in their hunt for true love. If they break up with their dating partner, you can find them whining about being single all-over social media or to their friends until they meet someone else. Dating is the only thing they ever want to talk about. They will also be getting together and taking pictures with “the girls” or “the boys” to up their Instagram game by dressing up for a dinner-in-style at the rot. If you run into a ring-by-spring of the opposite gender, either marry them or run away as fast as you can.

Members of the cult are the last and most mysterious band of students at Liberty University that incoming freshmen must be on the look out for; they stand in a category of their own. The cult members reside in Commons Three, a strange and unnatural Commons dorm that sits off from the rest. I will try to describe the cult as best I can, but no one really knows what goes on in Commons Three. Just walking by the dorm building will send a chill down your spine. It is unnerving and eerily silent during the day; at night, however, the cult begins to awaken. During the day, members of the cult seem no different from the rest of the students at Liberty University. That is the most terrifying aspect of the cult; they blend in with other students, and you never know if you are talking with a member of the cult. Your new friend on campus who seems normal and unassuming on the outside may secretly be part of the cult, gathering information about you to plan your downfall. The cult’s true form appears as soon as night falls; they awaken from their beds as soon as the tower bell strikes midnight, creeping out of their dorm rooms and surrounding their sinister building. Perhaps they feel most at home in the dark. No one knows their ways and plans; it may be fatal to find out. You will hear their chilling screams and chants during the night; my best advice is to hide under your covers and not move or make a sound. If you are brave enough to peek out of your dorm window onto the lawn of Commons Three, you may glimpse the cult’s true, frightening form. I have witnessed their true form and live to tell the tale. I saw hundreds of savage male students dressed only from the waist down; their chests were covered in red and yellow paint. Their screaming and chanting deafened my ears as they raced across the lawn, taking over the campus of Liberty University. Anarchy and chaos reigns on Liberty’s campus after midnight as the cult assumes control. My best advice is to stay in your dorm room, under your covers, during these lawless hours.

The types of students at Liberty University that incoming freshmen must look out for to prepare themselves are the zombies, the fashionistas, the ring-by-springs, and the cult. The Zombies are the sleep-deprived students that must be avoided in the morning at all costs. The fashionistas are the popular girls or guys who never grew out of their preppy stage in high school; they always dress to impress, and one must never get on their bad side. The ring-by-springs are the students that take finding “the one” way too seriously; it is their only ambition in college. The most elusive and abnormal group of students to watch out for are the cult members; no one knows their true intentions or what goes on at midnight at Commons Three. Liberty University could be your dream college, but you must be aware of the more dangerous students on campus. If you know what you are getting into when coming to Liberty as a freshman, you may be able to avoid the drama and conflict many students thrive on. Although entering college as a freshman can be daunting and even frightening, with the right preparation and knowledge, you will fit right into the dynamic of students that is Liberty University. Liberty University could be the college of your dreams!