As I progressed through my freshman year, I noticed one thing. People’s expectations in college go down the drain. A subpar burger from the dining hall was a treat, and someone you are interested in texting you. The truth is, that person was drunk and that burger was less than satisfying. I feel like college students have the mentality that we are broke and stressed so we take whatever we can get. This goes for our “romantic gestures” as well. Now that I am an exceedingly wise a year later as a sophomore, I feel as though I have finally seen the reality. Here are 20 things college students all too often see as romantic:

1. A late night “Hey, I’m thinking about you” text

Sure, they are undoubtedly laying in bed thinking about your sparkling personality, but maybe, just maybe there are some underlying intentions there. The same goes for any version of a “My roommate isn’t home" text.

2. He offers to give you a ride home in the morning instead of shoving you in a pledge ride or making you fend for yourself

I think we are mistaking a really sweet act of kindness with common courtesty here, but at least you get to avoid a walk of shame across campus.

3. He talks to you when he’s sober

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4. Being beer pong partners

This isn’t to say winning an intense tournament together can’t lead to a kick ass how we met story…on second thought maybe I am just jealous because I am awful at beer pong.

5. When he lets you use the slightly less disgusting bathroom

A semi-full roll of toilet paper, cleaned-up vomit and no pee on the seat will make any girl feel like a princess.

6. When he actually does what he says he will

Do I need to repeat the thing about this being a common courtesy, or are you good?

7. Any kind of acknowledgement on social media

Nothing makes a girl swoon like a handful of heart eye and fire emojis. A Snapchat with her name in it, so she knows it’s only for her? Next level.

8. When they remember the most basic facts about you

They have your name, hometown and major down? Put a ring on it.

9. Making eye contact with the same person in class every day.

Not creepy, endearing.

10. When said person smiles at you outside of class.

Adding a little excitement to every Monday and Wednesday walk to the Union.

11. “Let’s go somewhere quieter”

He wants to talk and get to know you better.

12. When that quiet place includes a phone charger he lets you use.

Who ever said chivalry is dead must have never been on 2% at a fraternity.

13. Offering to buy you anything with meal points

I am not one to say guys need to constantly be opening their wallets for girls, but come on.

14. He’s gonna buy u a drank

T-Pain? You good?

15. He let’s you use his name to get you into a party

“Uh yeah, Justin told me to roll through.”

16. He texts you after said party to ask where you went

Well you left after you noticed he was talking to 12 other girls and avoiding you, but it’s all good.

17. “You da best”

He says after you tell him what he missed in class for the 10^th time.

18. He asks to dance with you

OOOooooOOooooOooooooo

19. He ~Super Likes~ you on Tinder

I’m not entirely sure how this works, but it sounds pretty serious

20. That ~Super Like~ leads to a date other than “we can just chill at my place”

Food is the key to any girl’s heart, so this is probably understandable.