The Do's And Don'ts Of Dating In College As A Freshman | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

The Do's And Don'ts Of Dating In College As A Freshman

Love yourself before you love someone else.

137
The Do's And Don'ts Of Dating In College As A Freshman
YouTube

To most rising freshmen, college life is a new adventure and a chance that you can finally get to discover who you are. You're now (somewhat) independent and are finally free from your parents telling you what to or not to do.

Most importantly, you get to meet new people and try new things. With new people comes new relationships. There’s not a set list of what to or to not do in a relationship, but here is what I’ve learned my freshman year through hearing my friends’ experiences and experiencing some of the situations myself.

Do concentrate on perfecting you, but don't concentrate on getting into a relationship once you get to college.

It’s your first day of your fall freshman semester. You’re sitting in your English 1102 class, and McDreamy 2.0 is sitting right next to you.

As a freshman girl, it’s easy to find yourself concentrating too much on social life and too little on school. Instead of trying to save that tenth of a point that could make or break your scholarship at the end of the semester, focus on perfecting you and getting that degree that will make you one more degree hotter.

Don’t fall for the “Netflix and Chill” first date.

Let’s be honest. Dating definitely isn’t what it was during our parent’s generation with the classic “pick you up at seven” or “hey, let’s go catch a movie sometime.” College dating has moved more and more into who’s hooking up with who instead of who is going out with who.

The sad reality to the stereotypical “Netflix and Chill” first date is that it’s just a cheap date that’s easier for a guy to take advantage of the situation. Thus, the relationship is more likely going to go nowhere.

Do get involved in school.

One thing I realized my first semester of freshman year is once you get involved in school, clubs, and social life, you find people that are more like you. You’re more likely to meet that perfect person in your day-to-day life than downtown on Thirsty Thursday.

Don't think that dating apps will put you in a picture perfect relationship.

Although swiping left or right through a pool of hot guys might be a fun pass time, the truth is that popular dating apps such as Tinder has basically turned into a network of people trying to hookup.

Not to say that popular college dating apps are only for sex, but once you get on the app, most girls realize the true reality. Thus, if you’re looking for an actual relationship, resulting to these apps aren’t necessarily the best solution.

Do go out with someone who shares the same interests as you.

Something I didn’t realize until the end of my first semester was I kept falling for the same ‘type’ of guy that wasn’t for me. I personally had to take a step back and see what type of person I pictured myself being with. Maybe it wasn’t the stereotypical, self-centered jock but rather someone who has the same interests as me.

Do be yourself.

The classic piece of advice that my parents told me since I was a little girls was to simply be the best version of myself. Although the expression is straightforward and meant to be effortless, it’s not difficult to get caught up in the politics of society.

My mom always told me growing up that you have to be yourself and love who you are before you ever think about loving someone else. Looking back, the truth behind that statement becomes even more valid once you get to college.

It’s a time where you are discovering yourself and finding your niche in life. Once you love what you do and who you’ve become, the person that is meant to be in your life will show up.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Disney Princesses
The Odyssey
Tiana would no doubt be disappointed in the food our cafeteria has to offer.

And hopefully she would cook for everyone in her dorm.

She definitley would not take any 8:00 am classes because she would be up late baking and cleaning up the communal kitchen that are available in every dorm.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

The Struggles of Being A Last Semester Senior, As Told By Michael Scott

25 reasons your last semester in college is the best and worst time of your life

1142
Michael Scott

The day you walked onto your school's campus for the first time you were scared, excited, and unsure of how the next four years of your life were going to turn out. You doubted it would go fast and even though you weren't positive about what your future plans would hold, you had plenty of time. You figured out your major, added a minor or two, joined a handful of organizations and all of the sudden you're here. Your final semester of undergrad. Now you've got 25 problems and graduation is only one.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Syllabus Week At UD Explained By "The Office"

"The Office" understands the struggle of the first week back from winter break.

969
the office

January 19th is the first day of the second semester at the University of Dayton, and students couldn't be more excited. However, the excitement that students are experiencing may be short-lived once they see what this semester's courses will entail. Although students will be happy to be back at Dayton, they may realize this semester will be more difficult than they predicted. Here are some things that happen during syllabus week explained by " The Office."

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Your Friend Group, As Told By Disney Princesses

Each Disney Princess has their own personality, and chances are you've got a friend in your group to match it.

1384
Disney Princesses

The dynamics of any friend group are usually determined by the personalities which make it up. Chances are, while personalities may overlap, each person in your friend group holds his or her own place. It is the differences which bring the groups together and keep them functioning. No matter how functionally dysfunctional your friend group may be, if you're anything like me, you feel absolutely blessed to have found such a wonderful group of humans to call "your people." Here is what your friend group might look like if they were Disney princesses (and that wasn't just a thing you all pretended in your heads):

Keep Reading...Show less
dorm roon
Tumblr

College is a place where you spend four years exploring opportunities you never knew were there, creating the person you are, and making life-long friends. College is hard, but it is worth spending four years there. Just because college is difficult doesn't mean that it's not fun. There are plenty of great memories you can make during your four years if college. Here are ways college is designed to be the best four years of your life:

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments