• Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

College Magazine

College Life, Dating, Career & Campus Advice

  • Colleges
    • College Guides
    • College Rankings
    • Campus Life
      • Academics
      • Dating
      • Freshman Year
      • Health
      • Social Change
      • Party
  • Majors
    • All Majors
    • Most Popular Majors
    • Choosing a Major
  • Intern
    • Internship Directory
    • How to Get an Internship
    • How to Write a Resume
    • How to Write a Cover Letter
    • How to Interview
    • How to Network
    • Career 101
    • Find Your Passion Career
  • Money
    • How to Make Money
    • How to Save Money
    • How to Get a Job
    • Credit Cards 101
    • FAFSA
    • Ramen Project
  • Travel
    • Study Abroad
    • College Spring Break
    • How to Travel Cheap
    • Things to Do
  • Shop
    • Writer Course
    • College Magazine Shop
    • Gift Guides
    • College Packing List
  • Find your college or university
  • Colleges
    • College Guides
    • College Rankings
    • Campus Life
      • Academics
      • Dating
      • Freshman Year
      • Health
      • Social Change
      • Party
  • Majors
    • All Majors
    • Most Popular Majors
    • Choosing a Major
  • Intern
    • Internship Directory
    • How to Get an Internship
    • How to Write a Resume
    • How to Write a Cover Letter
    • How to Interview
    • How to Network
    • Career 101
    • Find Your Passion Career
  • Money
    • How to Make Money
    • How to Save Money
    • How to Get a Job
    • Credit Cards 101
    • FAFSA
    • Ramen Project
  • Travel
    • Study Abroad
    • College Spring Break
    • How to Travel Cheap
    • Things to Do
  • Shop
    • Writer Course
    • College Magazine Shop
    • Gift Guides
    • College Packing List
  • Find your college or university
  • About Us
  • Team
  • Write
  • Apply
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sign Up
  • Advertise
  • My Account
  • Cart

You are here: Home / Life / The 10 Types of Straight Guys You’ll Find at NYU

The 10 Types of Straight Guys You’ll Find at NYU

November 6, 2019 //  by Sarah Hodgson

Shares3FacebookTweet

It is no secret that finding eligible, straight men at NYU is… tricky, at best. When 99% of the male population is either unavailable, douchebags or not into women at all, it is almost impossible to embark on a quest to find the love of your life. Luckily for you, this guide serves as your helping hand to identify and dissect the kinds of (straight) men you are bound to meet at NYU. 

Check out the 10 types of straight men you’ll see all around campus.

1. The Sternie

NYU Stern Building
commons.wikimedia.org

Attendees of the Stern School of Business at NYU have the clout… and everyone knows it. Equipped with their school merch, a cocky attitude and most likely a briefcase, Sternies can be spotted from a mile away typing frantically on their laptops at the Starbucks on West 4th Street or pandering around Gould Plaza. While most Stern men are certainly attractive, they all truly embrace their reputation as ambitious men who will do almost anything to get ahead. They even have the attire to prove it. “I see my friends all the time in dining halls in freaking suits because they just came from an interview at Stern. I’m like, dope, you just gonna wear that all day?” NYU sophomore Claudia Meng said. The answer is yes — most of the time, they do. 

2. The Boujee Boy

Rich boujee king
giphy.com

Not to be confused with those men who constantly show off their everyday Gucci-and-Prada-wear, NYU Boujee Boys prefer the subtle flexes: a Rolex watch, Off-White sneakers, off-brand sweatshirts that cost about a month’s rent. While this may sound appealing, dear reader, approach with caution. “During the ten minute ride from the bar to his apartment, he lost his Louis Vuitton wallet, drivers license, NYU ID, money, credit cards and his Visa,” sophomore Sydni Wynter said. “They may treat you to gourmet meals at Michelin star restaurants, but they’ll also interrupt mid-conversation to call their parents about refilling their credit card.” These boujee men may look perfect on paper, but beware that their irresponsibility may cloud their availability. 

3. The Soundcloud Rapper/Aspiring DJ

DJ
pixabay.com

This one is definitely the most well-known at a school like NYU… and definitely the most annoying. It’s like they follow you everywhere: they smoke outside your residence halls, they wear their Beats to class every day, and they invite you to sketchy clubs so you can pretend to get hype to their bad house music for a few hours and then leave. “These DJs think they’re hot stuff just because they blow up your social media with venues they’re playing. They play a venue and five people show up once and then they think they’ve made it,” sophomore Isha Ganguli said. “Their beats are the pre-recorded ones you find on SoundCloud with maybe two added original tracks.” Pretty much sums it up. But every once in a blue moon, you find a guy who can actually get you into some pretty cool venues, so pick wisely.

4. The Ones Who Could Possibly be Gay, but if They’re Not They’re Super Straight and Probably Assholes 

Gay or straight
giphy.com

You spot him walking down the street, sitting in the back of your class or eating by himself in the dining hall. He’s intellectual, hilarious and extremely hot. But a question haunts you, one that’s always on your mind but that you can never ask: Is he subtly gay or super straight? “My first day at NYU I met a girl in my class who told me that guys at NYU are gay until proven straight,” NYU senior Claire Wright said. “Finding a nice, straight guy here is like finding a four-leaf clover in a field.” The key is: finding a nice, straight guy. You can spot a heterosexual man at NYU from the other side of Washington Square Park, but the odds of them going too far on the first date or being a self-centered douchebag are definitely higher than most. 

5. The Frat Guy

Frat
flickr.com

Instead of an “athlete” or “jock” category in this guide, we have in its place at a school where sports barely exist a man of high social status: the Frat Guy. If you find yourself involved in the small pool of Greek Life at NYU, you are certainly all too familiar with this type. “They’re all either super athletic or they have a hint of feminine in them,” junior Olivia Ernst said. “They’re not cliquey like they are at other schools, and they’re very artsy.” At any other school, frat guys are known for throwing trashy ragers, wearing the same shirt and sweatpants every day and keeping their juuls on them at all times. At NYU, frat guys throw kickbacks on the roof of their penthouse loft in Soho, wear either their athletic gear or designer clothes their parents bought for them… and also keep their juuls on them at all times. The good news? Most of them play guitar and the chances of getting roofied at parties are slim. The bad news? They’re probably only friends with you because they want to get in your pants. 

6. The Potential Kpop Star

Kpop Group
giphy.com

This type comes with the greatest style, the best taste in music and the tightest-knit friends. Most frequently spotted in their grandiose apartments, the Palladium dining hall or shopping at designer stores on Broadway, the Potential Kpop Star is a common category at NYU. “They already have the attitude to go with it, like if they accidentally make eye contact with you, you’ll automatically lower their clout by association,” sophomore Jade Cegielski said. If these boys don’t have their girlfriends already, they are unlikely to make the first move, so a searching girl most definitely has to put her best foot forward when approaching the Potential Kpop Star. 

7. The “Committed” Boyfriend

Relationship Noodle Sauce
giphy.com

Since the evolution of social media, it is no secret that most boyfriends have a little bit of trouble staying in their lane. Add a city full of temptations and a college campus full of beautiful girls into the mix, and your brand-new three month relationship may need a little extra care. “One of my friends got into a really serious relationship starting the second week of school. I was on Tinder once for fun and I see him on there, so of course I swipe right because I always swipe on people I know. Surprise, surprise, we match,” NYU freshman Katie Zepf said. “He said that in all seriousness, he’d love to take me out, which confused me since I was SURE he had a girlfriend! I never ended up going out with him, but I’ve heard that he’s had a few girlfriends since.” Unfortunately, this scenario is a misfortune that bestows itself upon many girls in “committed” relationships at NYU. Searching females should approach with caution and definitely do their research.

8. The “I’m in a Long-Distance Relationship” Guy

desk globe on table
unsplash.com

Certainly a rare breed, the “I’m in a Long-Distance Relationship” Guy is a site to behold. They’re usually tall, handsome, yet unattainable…which in most cases, make this type one of the most desirable at NYU. You are almost always positive that he’s flirting with you, but he never actually makes a move. Constantly reminding you that he is “trying to make it work” with his hunny who attends that one party school on the West Coast, this type is surprisingly the most loyal to their significant others. However, at a school like NYU, temptations are bound to arise. “He kept showing me pictures of his long distance girlfriend, then five minutes later he asked me for pick-up lines to hit on this other girl in class,” junior Sophie Gossack said. “I asked about the girl who he’d just said was the love of his life, and then he said that as an artist, he has to appreciate the difference of beauty that was just brought in front of him.” Although the “Long-Distance” type may talk the talk, chances are they’ll still FaceTime their boo for four hours later that night, anyway. 

9. The Starving Artist

Shrieking Guitar Player
giphy.com

A shoulder bag slung around their shoulder, a haircut longer than their acoustic guitar solos and a graphic tee they wear everyday that you hope and pray gets washed; these are the qualities of the Starving Artist type. Most likely found smoking a blunt or cigarette outside of the dinghy bar they’re performing a set at, this one is a great friend to go to concerts or talk about the purpose of life with. Dating, however? Not so sure. “I went out with this guy because I established an “artistic connection” with him, so we made plans to go to a museum,” NYU freshman Maria Freye said. “He got a bad haircut the night before the date, and when he picked me up I realized I was NOT attracted to him anymore. The good thing about museums is that you have to be quiet in them, which left room for me to disappear without him saying anything.” Probably broke and most likely not as talented as they think they are, the Starving Artist type is unfortunately one of the most popular at New York University. 

10. The Mysterious Tandon Student

Tandon NYU
commons.wikimedia.org

All men may be mysteries in their own way, but the missing Tandon Student is one code that NYU women have yet to crack. “Everyone knows they exist, but no one I know has ever seen them before,” sophomore Casey Lim said. “I have tons of Tandon girlfriends, but I’ve never met one male who goes there.” Even though the Tandon School of Engineering is in Brooklyn, female attendees often make their way up to Manhattan to experience nightlife or meet up with friends. Yet Tandon boys are yet to be found in the Big Apple, and no one knows why. So, if you want to venture out of the city to expand your range, take the train out to Brooklyn and let the rest of us know if the guys over there are any better than the ones on this side of the water. 

Shares3FacebookTweet

Filed Under: Life

About Sarah Hodgson

Sarah Hodgson is a sophomore at New York University studying Media, Culture, and Communications. Self-proclaimed coffee addict, yoga connoisseur, and Sex and the City fanatic.

You May Also Like

cultural identity and language

Language Abilities Don’t Define Your Cultural Identity, Unless?

How I Turned My Personal Journals into a Published Book

songs to belt out

21 Songs to Belt Out in the Shower

15 Alcohol-Free Activities for a Friday Night In

Reflecting on Fall 2020: How to Recover from One of the Hardest Semesters

How to Make Money From Home Without Taking Off Your PJs

15 COVID-19 Safe Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in 2020

Top 10 COVID-19 Safe Activities to Do Near Fresno, California

Breaking the Binary: My Journey into Identifying as Non-Binary

The Döner Project: My Berlin Budget as a College Student

CM’s Guide to the Print and Digital Journalism Major

Away from Home and Feeling Gross: Being Sick My Freshman Year

A Tale of Two Twin Flames

movies to binge over winter break

Battling Boredom: 10 Movies to Binge Over Winter Break

Being an Asian-American: Learning to Accept Both Halves of Myself

How to Become a Published Poet

ADHD or the Enemy? At Least My College Helped Me

berkeley outdoors

10 COVID-19 Friendly Things to Do in Berkeley, California

Top 10 DIY Gifts for Your BFF

Christmas

10 Gifts For Parents That They Want But Haven’t Asked For

friend group dressed up as Big Hero Six characters

Animation Nerds Unite: 10 Gifts for Animation Lovers

gifts for your girl squad

10 Gifts Your Girl Squad Can’t Live Without

10 Virtual Gifts for Your BFF that Will Make Them Love You Forever

Real News: 10 Gifts for the Future Journalist in Your Life

Previous Post: « Buy Low and Sell High Into a Stock Market Success
Next Post: How to Nail the Disney College Program Application Process DCP»

Primary Sidebar



Trending Posts

climate change protest
335

Top 10 Colleges Where You Can Make A Difference in the Climate Crisis

226

The 10 Best Organizations You Should Donate To in 2021

coffee w heart
11

A Barista’s Guide to Making Delicious Coffee Drinks at Home

6

5 Reasons Why You Should Become a Morning Person in 2021

2

Keeping Up with the Coronavirus: How is it Spread?

Featured Chapter: UCLA

Footer

logo

College Magazine is the national daily guide to campus life. Our articles for college students feature university rankings of U.S. colleges, college guides, academic advice, college prep, career advice, student health and collegiate dating tips.

Written by students for students, by a team of journalists from universities nationwide, we’re on the pulse of the college experience.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Colleges

  • College Guides
  • College Rankings
  • Campus life
  • Academics
  • Dating
  • Freshmen Year
  • Health
  • Party

Majors

  • All College Majors
  • Most Popular Majors
  • Choosing a Major

Intern

  • Internships Directory
  • How to Write a Resume
  • How to Write a Cover Letter
  • How to Interview
  • How to Get an Internship
  • How to Network

Money

  • How to Make Money
  • How to Save Money
  • How to Get a Job
  • Credit Cards 101
  • College Loans

Travel

  • Study Abroad
  • College Spring Break
  • How to Travel Cheap
  • Things to Do

Shop

  • College Packing List
  • Gift Guides
  • About Us
  • Team
  • Write
  • Apply
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sign Up
  • Advertise
  • My Account
  • Cart

Copyright © 2021 College Magazine · All Rights Reserved · Powered by BizBudding Inc.