There are so many things in college that feel like a whole new world, this includes dating. If you’re anything like me you might have grown up watching movies like Drumline, Love & Basketball, and Stomp the Yard and dreamed of having your own HBCU love story. Under no supervision of your parents, you get to play house with your boo in your dorm, have sleepovers on that tiny twin XL mattress, and take late-night walks around campus just talking about life. I mean it all sounds so romantic, doesn’t it? But truth be told, college dating is a little more glamorous in movies than it is in real life.
Luckily this article can serve as a guide for the various ups and downs of dating in college. We asked several HBCU alumni for advice and this is what they have to say. Here are ten gems from HBCU Alumni on College Dating!
2. Be Open-Minded
You might have had a “type” in high school but in college, it’s time to broaden your horizons. There are people from all walks of life on a college campus and if you just stick to your typical type you may miss out on a great relationship.
College is all about meeting new people and getting out of your comfort zone. So, take a chance and say yes to a date with someone you normally wouldn’t consider, you may have more in common than you think. Hey, even if it doesn’t work out at least you tried something new and now you have a funny date story to tell your friends about.
