Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to date in college? In the movies they make it seem like it's this breeding ground for sexual deviancy. A place where pre-pubescent teenagers are somehow able to make friends at a rapid vapid pace, and then become completely overwhelmed and consumed by one another and find their significant others at the drop of a hat. Needless to say all of this was accomplished within the first few weeks of classes.

Well, that's in the movies. Sometimes. In reality it is a little more difficult. In reality there is a high chance that you won't find someone who can and will reciprocate your feelings right off the bat, and that's fine. It may seem like the end of the world, but to be honest you're probably better off anyway.

This is the reality of attempting to date throughout college, even after freshmen year. There aren't many serious relationships, mainly hookups. Obviously this is not always the case and certainly there are some outliers to this equation, if you are one kudos to you, but often not. But that is the thing about college you don't have to be in a relationship, or a thing, or some weird awkward flirtationship. None of that matters. This isn't the time to be tied down anyway, so if hookups are your thing, whatever. Do your thing, just make sure that you're safe and mentally/emotionally prepared for what you may get yourself into.

Most of the time college dating starts out as a way for people to acquire new friendships and acquaintances. On the off chance that you may become one of the lucky few who are able to make a real connection with someone. Sometimes these efforts end well, but mostly they can end in awkward but funny moments. These are the good outcomes of failed romantic ventures, such as putting the moves on the barista and not realizing you have a giant zit on your, and should be guarded. The most important thing to realize is that dating is fun, especially in college. Make those memories, attempt those little flirtations, make those codenames (like Jesus or the Ginger Hulk), but most importantly have fun. Even if you embarrass yourself and weirdly run out of the situation, just do it!