By Alex Lopez

Having friends in a different major should not seem foreign to anyone at Dreyfoos. Yet it seems to me that many people have “cliques” within their own major. I am a communications major, but the majority of my friends are band majors. If you are hesitant about the idea of befriending a visual major while you are clearly the “Legally Blonde” type, do not fret, for I am here to teach you about making friends who may not be “one of you.”

I’ve learned from personal experience that if you want to make nice with a band major, what you must do is first simply say “hello,” then you can proceed to ask them about upcoming events or how many reeds they go through in a month. When you are engaging in conversation with someone in band, and there are other band majors around there is certainly that chance for an awkward pause as they converse freely about embouchure and F sharp, but a simple nod and smile will assure them that you do not mind.

Becoming friends with a vocal major is a completely different story. As you walk up to them you should always break out your best Mariah Carey impression or if you notice something as simple as liking their outfit, you can turn that into an opportunity to throw in a compliment and a musical tune. They will be flattered and impressed for sure.

Theatre majors are a different kind of fun; they all seem to know every Broadway show and song that has ever existed, which I know I could never accomplish. When initiating a conversation with them, compliment their dedication to staying after school (yes, I know about those 50 hours, you guys) and then you could try and preform a monologue version of the conversation, projecting your voice loud and strong, hopefully reaching every corner of the room or courtyard you may be hanging out in.

Now, if you are strutting your stuff through the halls and run into a dancer, my advice to you is to casually try and prop your leg up on the wall so that they can notice your unusual flexibility, even throw in a pirouette if you’re feeling fancy. You can talk to them about a multitude of things including their upcoming competitions or how in the world they can handle excessive sweating in the middle of the school day.

To be quite honest with you I find that everyone here is quite accepting of one another, and I understand the comfort of people who know exactly what kinds of things you go through and why you must stay after school at least twice a week, but expanding horizons is always awesome. Don’t think I forgot about you visual majors, I am currently working on a self portrait that I think would look phenomenal in your halls.