Identitying Student Species! Banana Moon.

I was contacted by the company Banana Moon to identify the specie of student that I think I am, after they posted the various stereotypes over on their own blog. After reading through the eight different 'species' I saw a little snippet of each in myself and also remembered a few faces from Sixth Form portraying certain traits. I also thought that as I'm starting university next week, these characters are bound to be scattered all over the place!

So first of all, there is the Lazy Procrastinator:

'Speed may not be their forte, but this meticulously-minded creature delights in the minor details of every task they perform. Often found, chin in hand, pondering the intricacies of his or her latest essay, wardrobe addition or home-brew endeavour, the Procrastinator may not actually finish many tasks they begin, but any project they do complete will be a sight to behold.'

I would definitely argue that I was rather the opposite of this species, although with certain pieces of work there were one hundred different things I would rather be doing than completing that essay. I think every student has a lazy period where they find their motivation has slipped a little but luckily with me, it picked up again after a while. I can also picture in my head a couple of fellow students that I remember who would fit in with this species perfectly - in fact they are probably already the representation of such!

Next up, The Geek:

'This fascinating creature is well worth closer inspection. While their intense interest in a particular subject can cause less informed members of the student species to scuttle, the Geek is, in fact, a very social creature. The Geek is often identifiable by square markings around the eyes, and a penchant for T-shirts bearing largely obscure game or comic-related images. While he or she may prove to be a useful resource at times, the Geek also has all the knowledge to indulge in extremely long-winded monologues on almost any technology-related topic. As such, they should be approached with caution if you are tight on time.'

I just know that so many of my friends would put me up for this one but the truth is that I was determined, focused (at times) and just wanted to get the job done. However, in all fairness the subjects that I chose involved topics that I was passionate about and liked to get involved in. Ahh, I never though I'd admit to being a geek... but I guess I'm proud of it! Although, I'm not into comics or games if I'm completely honest and I was definitely very social.

Oh, the famous Teachers Pet:

'Commonly found as close to the elder leader as physically possible, the Teacher’s Pet is often spotted with an arm raised high, high in the air. Witness the collective eye roll of the Teacher’s Pet’s contemporaries as their anatomy threatens to explode with sheer enthusiasm. They may not be received well by their peers, but it is, it seems, the love of learning that keeps their spirits high.'

Similarly to the 'geek', I could also be branded a tiny bit of a teachers pet. I feel like I have good reason to defend myself here, however. I wasn't the typical know-it-all as most teachers pets are shown to be, I just genuinely got on very well with my teachers and they supported me when I needed it. Also, after being home-schooled throughout my secondary education meant that teacher interaction was fairly new to me.

The Hipster...

'Delve deep into any independent cafe, and the chances are, you’ll come across this more niche variation of homo-sapien. The conditions of the campus coffee shop are simply perfect for this particular creature. The males are recognisable by an abundance of groomed facial hair, the females, hairless aside from a short fringe. Both genders feature curious, artistic markings upon their skin, and seem to have a proclivity for large spectacles.'

What made me laugh when reading this was that it resembled one of my teachers perfectly which is ironic. Anyway, I wouldn't say I was hipster. I have been known to jump on the bandwagon of certain trends, but only because I genuinely like them. Hipsters are supposedly unique and individual but if everyone is going around wearing the same stuff then surely that defeats the object? (In some cases, anyway).

The (sometimes) annoying Student Activists:

'Found frequently surveying the union noticeboards, the Student Activist can, at times, be an outspoken creature. With strong opinions, this variation of human is more commonly seen at floor level, armed with a paintbrush, and a placard. Their sheer passion is most outstanding – but witness how many leave a wide berth around our Student Activist. Outstanding, but unappreciated, it seems.'

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for helping out and actually respect activists! I think that during A-Levels though, I just couldn't juggle studying and saving the world at the same time, sorry. I was head of school council at primary school though.

The Super Perfectionist:

'The neatest of all the student tribes, this well-kept creature is likely to be spotted lurking behind once all his peers have left the learning cave, placing papers into files and specially allocated plastic wallets. During feeding times, the Perfectionist may be spotted moving items of food around his or her plate into a particular formation – a far cry from the more unsophisticated members of the University social structure.'

I would definitely like to think that I fit in this category but sometimes I just didn't keep as organised as I perhaps could have, but in comparison to others I probably was considered a perfectionist, as I am in other areas; for example my bedroom HAS to be tidy.

And last but not least, the Party Animal:

'This is perhaps the easiest of the student breeds to spot: dark sunglasses serve to protect sleep-deprived eyes from the sun, while a coat – often mottled with pizza or beer stains – often hangs, shabby, at his or her shoulders. The Party Animal is often accompanied by the faint whiff of nightclub dance floor, and has the somewhat unnerving tendency to laugh loudly as facts from the previous night are recalled.'

Ha! I wouldn't say I was classed as a party animal, although it's considered the most recognised species among students. The reason being is that I don't drink alcohol, but I do however have some names in mind of those who do and that would be branded as this! Just picture Freshers Week.

So - there we have it. There is my round-up of Student Species! This competition is open for all bloggers, simply write a post that states which species you think you are.

For more information go to - http://www.banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/blog/study-of-the-student-species/#more-1338 

Give it a go, it's quite a laugh actually. Plus you will be in with the chance of winning a tablet and t shirt's by Banana Moon! If you aren't a blogger, than let me know what you thought of this and if you're starting university or sixth form soon - good luck :-)