Everyone always says that college is a time for you, a time to be free, to explore, and a time to just have fun. They also say that you shouldn't be tied down to one person and you shouldn't stop yourself from living the college lifestyle.

Well, I disagree.

Why is it such a bad thing to let yourself fall for someone in college? I never thought it would happen to me, but it did, and I couldn't be happier. What if you don't like the hookup culture? What if you weren't even trying, but somehow that person showed up and everything changed? My advice would be to not stop yourself because of what you're expected to do in college, but rather to let yourself fall in love in college.

Now, I know not everyone will have this opportunity, and some people will not want to fall in love in college, and that's okay. All I'm saying is to do what makes you happy, but don't let the opinions of others change how you feel about someone. If you feel strongly about someone, then go for it! Sure, there's a chance it won't work out, and you'll get hurt (it's happened to all of us), but what if, just what if that's the person you're meant to spend your life with or maybe even just a year with, and you let them go because college "isn't meant for relationships."

Now, I'm not advocating that everyone go try to find a significant other because obviously that's not how it works; however, what I am saying is to let yourself fall in love if that right person comes along. Don't be turned off to relationships in college because you'll think you'll be missing out on something. Because in all honesty, you won't be missing out on anything worth being upset over. Sure, you won't get to kiss randoms at parties, and you probably won't feel the need to go party every night, but that's okay because you have someone who cares about you; someone who would gladly stay in for a night of Netflix when you need it. The person that you fall in love with will teach you many things, both about yourself and relationships.

Falling in love in college was the best thing that has ever happened to me; I found my best friend and I'm so happy that I did. Don't miss out on something great just because you feel like you have to stick to the status quo. Let yourself fall in love in college.