Four Signs Your New Class Friend is Actually An Oxford Continuee

You arrive at your first class of the week and claim your favorite third row spot. The student sitting beside you lends you a pencil and even says “good morning”- is this the start of a class friendship? After a couple weeks of this back-and-forth banter, you want to make the switch from Class Friends to Real Life Friends. But before you do that, stop and think. This mysterious junior you’ve never seen on campus before may be too good to be true. I mean, be for real – someone actually seems happy to see you every day? 

Be wary; this friendliness is a common symptom found in Oxford Continuees! Ask yourself, why are they looking around the DCT like it’s heaven on earth? Why do they keep raising their hand in class? Why do they keep bringing up Mystic Grill? This is more than a little suspicious. To know for sure, keep reading to find out why your class friend is so “Oxcited” to be here. 

1. Class Friend is Vague About Their Sophomore Dorm

Complaining about the crappy on-campus dorms is a popular topic of conversation that can trauma bond students of all ages. So, naturally, you bring up the wretched bathroom etiquette of 2nd floor Harris you dealt with last year. But instead of volunteering similar information, Class Friend laughs and talks about the creaky elevators of Clairmont Tower. What about last year, Class Friend? Or the year before? This raises some flags. 

2. Class Friend Arrives to Class Out of Breath

Oxford kids are used to waking up five minutes before class and walking 50 flat feet to their building. Hills are not in their repertoire. If Class Friend continually arrives late to class, sweaty and out of breath, you need to keep your wits about you.

3. Class Friend Has More Than Two Close Friends

You decide to grab lunch with Class Friend at Cox. It’s a big step in your relationship, but everything seems to be going fine. However, after you find a table, Class Friend is approached by not one, not two, but THREE friends and invites them all to sit with you. This is a strong sign that Class Friend hails Dooley as their one true mascot.

4. You Catch Class Friend Doing the “Oxford Nod”

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. But if the friend of my friend is an enemy, where does that leave you and Class Friend? Class Friend just nodded at a student holding an ATLBound water bottle and gave them a smile riddled with secrecy. What little secret do the two share? If you’d made it this far in the article, you know. And it’s about time you admit it to yourself. Class Friend is an Oxford kid.