What type of Edinburgh student you are, based on your favourite member of One Direction

Because once a directioner, always a directioner


As a true Directioner myself, with 1D On the Road Again merch in my wardrobe, Harry Styles Love on Tour tickets, and an Instagram following list that includes 5 very special men in my life, I feel qualified to state what sort of Edinburgh student you are, based on which member of One Direction is your favourite… cause you and me got a whole lot of history!

1. Harry

If Harry is your favourite, you are a true classic Edi girl with all the compulsory Edi girl accessories. You love a good pair of flared trousers, have several rings you can’t live without, and a tote bag spotted slung around your shoulder coming out of the library. Your Instagram is filled with sunset pictures in the meadows and cherry blossom season is your favourite time of year. You can be found in a nice vegetarian café, with a book bought second hand, and a hangover from singing your heart out at Big Cheese.

2. Louis

You’re definitely the jokester of the group. In first year, you were a flat menace, causing all sorts of chaos in halls. You’re most regularly found with a pint in your hand watching the game on the big screen but you’re mysteriously never hungover the next morning. You go home often on the weekend, bringing your uni friends home to introduce them to your home friends. You went to uni because you weren’t sure what else to do, but now you’re the most hardworking person about – with a grad job already lined up and working for the student union.

3. Zayn

If you’re a Zayn girl, you’re the quiet mysterious artistic type. You probably study History of Art, or at least spend plenty of time in the College of Art. You go to the law library, rather than the main library, because it fits your aesthetic more. You prefer to live further out – maybe in Leith, and commute to university. You’re the life of the party when you show up; you’re a little unreliable with plans, and with making it to class.

4. Liam

And last but not least, if Liam is your favourite, you’re the sporty type. You will always be found in shorts, even in winter, even up Arthur’s Seat, because they’re comfy and handy. You’re involved in all the sports and can be regularly found in the Pleasance, more than your own flat. You went a bit crazy in first year – decided on having a uni glow up, dyed your hair, and definitely regretted it. You’re the student teachers can always rely on in seminars – if no one else will talk, you will.

5. Niall

You’re the best friend and BNOC of the group. You love to meet up with your friends, have a packed schedule, never say no to a night out, and still manage to attend your 9 am lectures in Appleton. You love a themed party or any occasion to dress up, so you have the best Halloween costumes about, with 5 outfits planned already by Freshers. You’re on a sports team but are there for the “craic” so play for the thirds – it’s the social aspect that really draws you in.

Whatever type of student you are, I guess I’ll be seeing you at the reunion tour!

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