Deerfield can be a difficult place to navigate at times; from classes and homework to schemes and social life, here is some of my advice on questions that you  have submitted to our Instagram Q&A box! 

Dear Annabelle, what should I do if I’m posted on DA schemes?

This can go one of many ways. If you are posted with someone that you are not with, and do not want to be with, it’s typically best to DM the account and ask them to take the post or story down. If they do not respond within 24 hours, then it’s probably time to hire a lawyer and begin lawsuit procedures. If you are posted with someone whom you are scheming, this can work in your favor and be an opportunity to start talking. Maybe snap them and mention the feature, and begin a conversation from there. If you are posted with someone you are with, then congratulations on the soft launch! Now you are out in public as an item, and you can avoid any awkward whispering and conversations questioning your relationship.

Dear Annabelle, I feel like I’m not buying in enough. How do I bleed green?

Bleeding green and buying in are essential to being part of the DA community. First of all, wear more green. Green jeans and sweaters are simply not enough. I’m a big fan of green morph suits or green tuxedos, both of which are available on Amazon. Then you can wear your new green attire to games, pep rallies, and performances. Show up to support your friends and peers, shouting the Deerfield cheers even in the middle of the orchestra performances. Changing your diet can help as well. Try eating only green food, or eating all your meals from the Koch or the Greer. If you keep this up for long enough, your skin will develop a subtle green undertone that pairs well with all green attire. 

Dear Annabelle, how do I avoid being featured on Bananacam?

As a banana eater myself, I’m always on the lookout for phones and cameras pointed my way. To be cautious, I typically confiscate the phones of those around me so I can enjoy my fruit in peace. To be completely safe, I would avoid eating bananas all together, or quietly sneak into the dining hall in the early morning or late at night when few others are around to snap a photo. Maybe even bring them back to your room, whatever floats your boat.

Dear Annabelle, how do I get Bubseymemes to approve my follow request?

Only the chillest of the chill are accepted to view the godly memes created by Bubsey, whose identity is a safely guarded secret that will be taken to the grave. Try sending the request multiple times to try and catch the mysterious owner’s attention. This is a common practice of many freshmen trying to integrate themselves more into the community. Or befriend some upperclassmen and casually ask them about the account and how to get accepted. Word might just travel back to Bubsey if you’re lucky. Then you can happily scroll through videos of upperclassmen in context that no one really understands except for those featured. I would also recommend looking up Bubshememes, a female-run account on the up-and-up.