After my freshmen move-in day post, I thought I'd post one on how older students can exploit orientation week. Enjoy!
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Get to college a day or two before orientation begins. If you don't know when it starts, you can easily search the uni's website for their calendar and see when. You must get there before it happens so you can get reacquainted with your environment and prepare yourself mentally. If you haven't been gaming during the summer then take that day or two to shake off the rust.
The most important part of cashing in on orientation week is your logistics. Where are you living? As a rule, it's much better to be closer to where the action is. The further away you are, the less likely you will be able to fuck. In contrast, you have more freedom whereas being on campus limits it. There are two main places where the existing student can be to take full advantage of orientation week.
1) At a friend's apartment / Your Own
Pros- Possible wingman (depends on your buddy), freedom (drugs, alcohol, etc.), the DTF chicks are excited to see where and how upperclassmen live, and no RAs to kill the mood.
Cons- Possible cockblocker (depends on your buddy) and if the apartment is far then how far are they willing to walk if you don't have a car?
2) In the college dorms itself
Pros- In the heart of the action and no roommates if you move in early (see PRO TIP)
Cons- You have to check in chicks and there may be a curfew for freshmen girls signed in by upperclassmen, RAs may tell you to turn down the music/smell weed smoke and less freedom in general.
PRO TIP-If you want to move in the dorms early then ask the Area Director if you can because [insert excuse here]. For my sophomore and junior year I used the following excuses:
Sophomore: “I need to move in early because my flight tickets are cheaper that day and I could really use the extra money to buy textbooks.”
Junior: “I misread the calendar and thought the moving in day was for all classmen and not just freshmen (even though it said FRESHMAN MOVE IN). I have no place to go. Can I move in?“
Just ask and you will receive. The AD's job is helping students and managing the dorm. There would be no reason for them to say no, especially using the homeless excuse.
Things To Do While The Freshies Are In Presentations and Group Activities
The two or three days after move-in day will be completely dedicated to helping freshmen understand what goes on campus and activities designed to help them socialize. They'll mostly be indoors playing games to get to know each other, listening to sexual harassment power points, or even doing community service.
Until they're let off (or smart enough to ditch it), what can a man do?
Hit the gym- Besides getting some exercise in, fall teams are usually practicing during the summer. Basketball chicks (if dykes are your thing) and volleyball chicks (the normal-sized ones not fucking She-Hulks) can be seen training twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. If athletes aren't your cut of steak then you could always chat up the chick working the desk. She can be easily identified as the one scanning cards with a bored look on her face. Otherwise, there will be students working out there too who most likely live off campus. Below is are some openers I used with tips:
Athlete opener: Wait until they're finished practicing or taking a water break. Most chicks bring their water bottles but some of them run to the fountain.
“Hey, I saw you practicing. Good job.”
She'll thank you and that's when you run game. Introduce yourself, ask her when her next game is and against who then grab her number so you can “see her play.”
PRO-TIP- MAKE IT QUICK! She has only has a couple of minutes to chat before she gets back to practice or leaves with her group.
PRO-TIP #2- Female athletes are EASY. They're so busy with sports and school that they have no time for guys. That's why they lez out. Be the guy that can provide dick and can give her space for routine. It's a win-win for both!
Desk Worker Opener: They're bored so anyone that comes up to chat with them is always welcome. You have a lot of time to run game but keep in mind her co-workers/managers.
“Do you have [insert gym equipment item]?”
(Items that you need to check out like boxing gloves, jump ropes, or medicine balls.)
PRO-TIP- Half of them give out their numbers and the other half use the excuse that they're working and can't give out their numbers. If they don't hand their number to you, give them yours and tell them to text you at a certain time. If they follow your orders, you're golden. If not, she's not interested. This is a good way to filter out who's in to you and who's not.
The Gym-Goer Opener: The chick who usually has her headphones in and is lost in her own world. Snap her out of it and bring her to yours.
“Do you know any good stretches for [insert muscle here].”
This is my go-to for opening in the gym. I usually target the girls doing ab work or pilates than those on a treadmill. I sit down near her, do some stretching then open.
PRO-TIP- If she has her earphones in, get her to look at you and make a motion for her to take out her earphones. Now you can open.
Walk Around Campus- There will always be a small group of freshmen (usually the ones that don't give a fuck) that ditch the activities and hang out. They can be found smoking cigarettes on a bench or lying down in the grass. To open in either situation, just ask for a cigarette.
PRO-TIP- Even if you don't smoke (I only smoke when I'm cross-eyed drunk), light it up and take a few puffs from time to time.
Lobbies- Dorm lobbies are a bit tricky. There are either people there or not and it depends on the time of day. You may get some stragglers (mostly foreign students) that move in the day after move-in day but it should mostly be upperclassmen working with ResLife (Residential Life). Situational openers work best here:
Examples:
If they're watching TV- “What's up? Whatcha watching?”
If they're on their laptops- “Does your wifi work?”
If they're just sitting around chatting- “Goddamn! It's hot as Africa outside!” ← (Stole that from a movie. I forgot where)
The last one really isn't a situational opener but I used it when I saw some cute Black Reslife chicks hanging out. I got a laugh, asked what they were doing, introduced myself, sat down and shot the shit with them.
PRO TIP- Talking to strangers is simple. The trick is not to view them as strangers but as friends. When you met someone new how did you treat them? You were very polite, probably a bit distanced and probed around the conversation to see if you shared similar interests, right? Now how do you act when you speak to a friend? You're enthusiastic and joking around. Just positive and relaxed, right? Speak to anyone you meet as you would a good friend and they'll be saying, “That guy was fucking awesome!”
Crash the Party
The uni will be hosting events throughout the orientation week to help new students socialize. It varies between schools but every year at mine we had: a magician, casino night, a motivational lecture, community service, and the tour around the city.
Take your pick and CRASH IT.
I walked into casino night dressed up while all the other freshmen kids were in flip-flops and shorts. All eyes on me? You bet. I even took it a step further. I bet half my chips on blackjack and won. I'll be honest with you guys. I expected to bust but wanted to look like a big baller in the process. When I pulled a 2 when I had 18, I hollered. I was so happy. I took my winnings and threw them in the air screaming, “Make it raiiiiiiiin!” Everyone scrambled to pick up the chips while I grabbed the hand of a girl I met earlier that day and we both started to dance to Aqua's “Barbie Girl.” I was that guy in college. The crazy one you never forgot.
PRO-TIP- Be true to your personality.The reason why things like that worked for me is because I'm naturally extroverted. I'm more of an entertainer and strive to live my life in an exciting way. If you're more introverted and quiet, you would be able to work a casino night like James Bond. Cool and calm. Identify traits in your personality and use them to your advantage. I can't be like James Bond but I can sure as hell be an Ali.
Thanks for reading! If you have any questions, shoot.
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Get to college a day or two before orientation begins. If you don't know when it starts, you can easily search the uni's website for their calendar and see when. You must get there before it happens so you can get reacquainted with your environment and prepare yourself mentally. If you haven't been gaming during the summer then take that day or two to shake off the rust.
The most important part of cashing in on orientation week is your logistics. Where are you living? As a rule, it's much better to be closer to where the action is. The further away you are, the less likely you will be able to fuck. In contrast, you have more freedom whereas being on campus limits it. There are two main places where the existing student can be to take full advantage of orientation week.
1) At a friend's apartment / Your Own
Pros- Possible wingman (depends on your buddy), freedom (drugs, alcohol, etc.), the DTF chicks are excited to see where and how upperclassmen live, and no RAs to kill the mood.
Cons- Possible cockblocker (depends on your buddy) and if the apartment is far then how far are they willing to walk if you don't have a car?
2) In the college dorms itself
Pros- In the heart of the action and no roommates if you move in early (see PRO TIP)
Cons- You have to check in chicks and there may be a curfew for freshmen girls signed in by upperclassmen, RAs may tell you to turn down the music/smell weed smoke and less freedom in general.
PRO TIP-If you want to move in the dorms early then ask the Area Director if you can because [insert excuse here]. For my sophomore and junior year I used the following excuses:
Sophomore: “I need to move in early because my flight tickets are cheaper that day and I could really use the extra money to buy textbooks.”
Junior: “I misread the calendar and thought the moving in day was for all classmen and not just freshmen (even though it said FRESHMAN MOVE IN). I have no place to go. Can I move in?“
Just ask and you will receive. The AD's job is helping students and managing the dorm. There would be no reason for them to say no, especially using the homeless excuse.
Things To Do While The Freshies Are In Presentations and Group Activities
The two or three days after move-in day will be completely dedicated to helping freshmen understand what goes on campus and activities designed to help them socialize. They'll mostly be indoors playing games to get to know each other, listening to sexual harassment power points, or even doing community service.
Until they're let off (or smart enough to ditch it), what can a man do?
Hit the gym- Besides getting some exercise in, fall teams are usually practicing during the summer. Basketball chicks (if dykes are your thing) and volleyball chicks (the normal-sized ones not fucking She-Hulks) can be seen training twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. If athletes aren't your cut of steak then you could always chat up the chick working the desk. She can be easily identified as the one scanning cards with a bored look on her face. Otherwise, there will be students working out there too who most likely live off campus. Below is are some openers I used with tips:
Athlete opener: Wait until they're finished practicing or taking a water break. Most chicks bring their water bottles but some of them run to the fountain.
“Hey, I saw you practicing. Good job.”
She'll thank you and that's when you run game. Introduce yourself, ask her when her next game is and against who then grab her number so you can “see her play.”
PRO-TIP- MAKE IT QUICK! She has only has a couple of minutes to chat before she gets back to practice or leaves with her group.
PRO-TIP #2- Female athletes are EASY. They're so busy with sports and school that they have no time for guys. That's why they lez out. Be the guy that can provide dick and can give her space for routine. It's a win-win for both!
Desk Worker Opener: They're bored so anyone that comes up to chat with them is always welcome. You have a lot of time to run game but keep in mind her co-workers/managers.
“Do you have [insert gym equipment item]?”
(Items that you need to check out like boxing gloves, jump ropes, or medicine balls.)
PRO-TIP- Half of them give out their numbers and the other half use the excuse that they're working and can't give out their numbers. If they don't hand their number to you, give them yours and tell them to text you at a certain time. If they follow your orders, you're golden. If not, she's not interested. This is a good way to filter out who's in to you and who's not.
The Gym-Goer Opener: The chick who usually has her headphones in and is lost in her own world. Snap her out of it and bring her to yours.
“Do you know any good stretches for [insert muscle here].”
This is my go-to for opening in the gym. I usually target the girls doing ab work or pilates than those on a treadmill. I sit down near her, do some stretching then open.
PRO-TIP- If she has her earphones in, get her to look at you and make a motion for her to take out her earphones. Now you can open.
Walk Around Campus- There will always be a small group of freshmen (usually the ones that don't give a fuck) that ditch the activities and hang out. They can be found smoking cigarettes on a bench or lying down in the grass. To open in either situation, just ask for a cigarette.
PRO-TIP- Even if you don't smoke (I only smoke when I'm cross-eyed drunk), light it up and take a few puffs from time to time.
Lobbies- Dorm lobbies are a bit tricky. There are either people there or not and it depends on the time of day. You may get some stragglers (mostly foreign students) that move in the day after move-in day but it should mostly be upperclassmen working with ResLife (Residential Life). Situational openers work best here:
Examples:
If they're watching TV- “What's up? Whatcha watching?”
If they're on their laptops- “Does your wifi work?”
If they're just sitting around chatting- “Goddamn! It's hot as Africa outside!” ← (Stole that from a movie. I forgot where)
The last one really isn't a situational opener but I used it when I saw some cute Black Reslife chicks hanging out. I got a laugh, asked what they were doing, introduced myself, sat down and shot the shit with them.
PRO TIP- Talking to strangers is simple. The trick is not to view them as strangers but as friends. When you met someone new how did you treat them? You were very polite, probably a bit distanced and probed around the conversation to see if you shared similar interests, right? Now how do you act when you speak to a friend? You're enthusiastic and joking around. Just positive and relaxed, right? Speak to anyone you meet as you would a good friend and they'll be saying, “That guy was fucking awesome!”
Crash the Party
The uni will be hosting events throughout the orientation week to help new students socialize. It varies between schools but every year at mine we had: a magician, casino night, a motivational lecture, community service, and the tour around the city.
Take your pick and CRASH IT.
I walked into casino night dressed up while all the other freshmen kids were in flip-flops and shorts. All eyes on me? You bet. I even took it a step further. I bet half my chips on blackjack and won. I'll be honest with you guys. I expected to bust but wanted to look like a big baller in the process. When I pulled a 2 when I had 18, I hollered. I was so happy. I took my winnings and threw them in the air screaming, “Make it raiiiiiiiin!” Everyone scrambled to pick up the chips while I grabbed the hand of a girl I met earlier that day and we both started to dance to Aqua's “Barbie Girl.” I was that guy in college. The crazy one you never forgot.
PRO-TIP- Be true to your personality.The reason why things like that worked for me is because I'm naturally extroverted. I'm more of an entertainer and strive to live my life in an exciting way. If you're more introverted and quiet, you would be able to work a casino night like James Bond. Cool and calm. Identify traits in your personality and use them to your advantage. I can't be like James Bond but I can sure as hell be an Ali.
Thanks for reading! If you have any questions, shoot.
