By Prof. Johannes VanderGraaff PhD. OBE. (Jaffial studies at EMSU)
The first year student (Discipulus annus primus) also colloquially known in many regions as a ‘Jaffy’, is a unique part of the fauna of tertiary institutions the world over. Superficially they bear a considerable resemblance to the common tertiary student (Discipulus reguliarum) although a trained observer is generally able distinguish between the two without much difficulty due to the presence of tell-tale features such as:
-First years, upon first release into a tertiary institution, commence their student life with a very limited sense of direction, and as such are frequently sighted wandering around campi without apparent purpose and with bewildered looks spread across their faces.
