Mills is just one of the students on campus who take advantage of the college years to make their style unique and out of the ordinary.

But does “unique” mean having something no one else has? Or can it mean putting your own spin on a classic item, dressing up a simple outfit with funky accessories or simply having a style people will remember?

For English freshman Sean Bourke, being unique often goes hand-in-hand with comfort.

“I just wear hoodies or cool vintage T-shirts. I like unique, comfortable clothing,” he said.

In order to put a one-of-a-kind flair on simple T-shirts, Bourke turns to the Internet.

“I find cool vintage T-shirts and shoes online. I find artists (I like) on the Internet and buy their shirts.”

Although this “comfort first” style might be a trend on campus, Bourke finds his wardrobe unique.

“I feel like I am a minority because of the cool T-shirts and shoes,” he said.

Communication sophomore Caitlin Peterson has a similar philosophy.

“I love having signature pieces to dress up or dress down,” she said.

Peterson said she normally wears about five bracelets at a time. She loves funky skirts, trendy gladiator sandals and headbands.

“I think (my style) is different. I’m more unique than the everyday person,” she said.

For premedical freshman Shantael Harbin, style goes beyond the clothes. “When I go out, I try to match my hair to go with my outfit, like a wrap with layered curls,” she said.

Although college can be the time for self-expression through wardrobe, most of these students agree that some changes will need to be made after graduation.

Mills said although she might have to cut back on her jeans, other parts of her style will carry into the work world. “The majority of shoes I’ll be able to keep, like my flat baby doll shoes,” she said.

Peterson knows one of her wardrobe staples will stick around: pearl earrings.

She said leggings and jean skirts are not something that would make the jump into the post-college years. They are not professional, Peterson said.

Mills agrees.

“A short T-shirt (with leggings) is too much, but a longer shirt is fine. Then you’re covered up,” she said.

Other trends these students noticed around campus include yoga pants, sweatpants, jean shorts, polos in a variety of colors for both sexes and general grunge, especially during classroom hours.

Harbin attributes this as a lazy approach to fashion when going to class.

“During class, people are a lot more laid back with style. (Students) are going to class so they don’t care,” she said.

For some, this laid-back approach to style is something they see stretching into the future. Bourke plans to change his style depending on his chosen profession.

“I’m an English major, and if I go into journalism, I don’t think wardrobe is that important. I’ll just need to look acceptable,” he said.

No matter your taste in clothes, accessories, shoes or hairstyles, style is unique to every individual person.

“(In college) you can pull off anything,” Mills said.