You have the tastebuds of a teenager and probably the soul of one too. You know that you should be boycotting Starbucks, but you’re so far deep into their autumn menu that you just can’t seem to put down your loyalty card and go to Costa Coffee instead. You might even be attempting to try every one of their drinks so that you can conclusively say that Pumpkin Spice is their best. You’re young at heart and can usually be found on the dance floor of Market Shaker. But don’t let anyone disparage you for it – remember, you were in the same bar as Ross Lynch. How many other people can say that? (About 90% of this year’s Freshers).
You have the lifestyle of an 80-year-old grandma (or a third-year student). You’re usually in bed by 9 pm with a cup of tea and a biscuit, watching A Place in The Sun or some other grandma-esque, quintessentially British TV show. You’ll show your face at the bars only on special occasions, but you’ve never been happier with your daily routine, so who cares if you’re not on a club’s Facebook page every Friday? Still, don’t let your cosy habits (or anxiety) stop you from trying new things and making some memories – whether that’s pushing yourself out of your comfort zone by joining a new society or even taking a step forward in your dating life. A bit more confidence might open something great!
You’re the kind of person who likes to feel like you’ve made a unique choice, but in reality, you’re on the same wavelength as every other autumn lover out there. You’re probably in touch with your “spiritual side,” and every October, you contemplate trying yoga again or maybe a pottery class in the hopes of steering clear of the "Frazzled English Woman" aesthetic that you know you’ll end up involuntarily succumbing to as soon as your umbrella turns inside out on your walk to uni, or your alarm doesn’t go off. You embrace the softer side of life, like the joy of making popcorn for your solo TV marathon or going to an independent coffee shop before your lecture. On warmer days, you’ll happily pay £4 for an iced chai latte that consists of just milk and syrup – as long as it makes you feel more put together.
You’re maybe one of the only people who can say that they genuinely enjoy the taste of coffee. You might have been born this way, or you simply conditioned yourself to like it after realising the Gilmore girls exclusively drink their coffee black. You may also think of yourself as the anti-Starbucks and their pink-drink-loving teenage clientele, in which case you’re probably afraid of how others will perceive you if you switch up your Americano for anything else. It’s okay, you can add a splash of milk and sugar – I promise no one is going to think you’re any weaker just because your coffee is. Trust me, your stomach will thank you for it.
You often get some weird looks for ordering an iced coffee in the Northern autumn weather (heavy rain, wind so bad that your umbrella has turned inside out), but that has never stopped you before and probably never will. You transitioned from Frappuccino’s to iced lattes (with syrup, obviously) at a young age, and there’s no going back now. You know what you like, and you stick with it, even if it means succumbing to an IBS battle minutes later. Your friends know that they can count on you, come rain or shine, and you would do anything to help them with their uni assignments.
You’re pure comfort, the human embodiment of a warm blanket on a rainy day. Christmas is your favourite time of the year, and nothing will stop you from starting the festivities on 1 November. You probably enjoy the simpler things in life and don’t care much for trends, but you’ll definitely spend time searching for the perfect Christmas present on TikTok three months in advance. You have a soft spot for nostalgic sweet treats, and nothing makes you happier than snuggling up with Netflix and avoiding the outside world. People might call you predictable, but to you, there’s nothing wrong with a little routine. And yes, you have perfected your marshmallow-to-chocolate ratio. If you throw a splash of Baileys into the mix at the Christmas markets, you're someone who’s mastered the balance between wholesome festivities and a little fun. You're fun when you let loose, but you’ll probably still be in bed by midnight.