Types of Students on Campus

In contrast to schools, students on campus tend to be more numerous and varied. Are you about to start college life soon and wonder what kind of friends you’ll meet? Here are the types of students on campus that you will meet in class or organizations.

“Turtle student” mahasiswa kura-kura

In Indonesia, the term mahasiswa kura-kura or turtle student is the type of college student whose college life consists of: lectures, meetings, lectures, and meetings. This type of student is very active in organizing and joining committees on campus. Students like this are the ones who, usually on Instagram, like to post photos of themselves using a twibbon to promote their organization’s activities.

“Hey, let’s watch a movie after class?”

“I can’t. I have a meeting.“

You will meet classmates who will fill their schedules with various organizational activities. Sometimes they are more active when they are together with their organization or community than when they are in class.

“Butterfly student” mahasiswa kupu-kupu

Butterfly students is another Indonesian term to describe students. In contrast to turtle students, a butterfly student’s college life looks like this: lectures, home, lectures, home. After class, if asked what they will do, they will answer that they are going home. Whether shy or don’t bother to join an organization, these students only go to campus to receive knowledge.

Do you know? Non-academic life is also important. Let’s get to know the benefits of non-academic activities for college students.

Also read: Benefits of Non-Academic Activities for Students.

Always late for class

You will always see one or two students who always come to class late or just in time before they’ll be late for class. Whether it’s morning, afternoon, or evening classes, they’re always late for various reasons. For this type of student, if they arrive on time, the lecturer and classmates will immediately notice him.

Always falling asleep in class

This is an iconic student. Because so many students like to fall asleep in class, Instagram accounts have gone viral in Indonesia that specifically posts photos of students caught sleeping in class. Except when in a killer lecturer class, there are bound to be one or two students who fall asleep in class. While in class, try glancing backwards and see, if anyone is sleeping or not?

Always on point

These are fashionable students who always look on point when they come to campus, especially the female students. Every day, they’d have their hair nicely curled and wears stylish clothes. So not all students go to campus wearing a plain hoodie or t-shirt, as many people think.

Diligently ask and answer the lecturer’s questions

This is the student who always raises their hand. Whatever the lesson, they will definitely ask the lecturer and also answer the lecturer’s questions. This type of student likes to annoy their classmate, especially if they ask many questions when class is about to end. However, these students are like God’s sent saviors when a lecturer asks questions and no one else wants to answer. Before you want to insult students like this, diligently asking is a good trait!

Super ambitious

Ambitious students are those who constantly move quickly and speedily finish their tasks when they get assignments from their lecturers. Sometimes, some assignments are asked to be submitted next week, but they want the task to be completed the next day. If you find a friend like this in your group, get ready to be busy, ok?

Students who are known by the entire batch

It doesn’t always have to be students who are also celebrities. They are very social students and have various acquaintances and connections, so the entire batch of the major they’re taking knows them, or even the entire campus! Students who are good at socializing and outgoing also tend to be known and close to the lecturers.

Doesn’t bring anything to class

These students tend to be in line with students who like to be late. You will definitely see students who only come to class with their bodies and cellphones, not carrying any books or laptops. But in the future, if there are assignments or quizzes, they will be the first to ask for lecture notes from their friends who diligently take notes.

Super quiet

You will find or even make friends with students who always seem to be in their own world. Not lazy or sleepy, but indeed the students are super quiet and reserved. This super-introverted student tends to sit at the back of the class so as not to stand out.

Always brings laughter

Whether at school or on campus, there will always be students who become happy pills for their classmates and even lecturers. Usually, just looking at their faces can make you smile and laugh. 

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Here are the types of students you will often meet in class and on campus! Which type of student are you?

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By Levina Chrestella Theodora | UMN News Service

English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora

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