In these last three years at the University, I like to think I've met quite a diverse group of people. And I don't mean "diverse" in the Mary Sue Coleman sense, I mean more along the lines of the different types of people you'll encounter and the friends you'll make along the way. So I present the first in a let's say, ten-part series that explores very specific veins of student life. You probably are one of these people, or at least will be influenced by them, so pay attention.

We start with The Drinker, who is probably the best embodiement of all that is college. The Drinker will use any excuse to drink, and strongly encourage you to do so as well. Football team wins? DRINK! Football team loses? DRINK! It's your fake ID's half birthday? DRINK! Guy completes the obstacle course on Ninja Warrior? DRINK!

The Drinker doesn't only drink, but takes advatange of his inebriated state to do things otherwise thought socially unacceptable or mildy dangerous. Four AM after a party dies down? Hit golf balls off your balcony at the houses down South Division. Tired of walking to the next bar? Grab a shopping cart. And when your friend pushes you off a curb and you find yourself staring up at the AAPD officer in his squad car? Smile, wave and hope your drunked charm is enough to make him laugh and drive away.

Bottom line, college would be a lot less fun without The Drinker. If you aren't him, you at least need him to come out with you. And although it might end up being your job to post his bail or sign the DNR at the hospital, the times you have in between will be well worth it.