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!
3. Don’t Rush into a Relationship, Have Fun!
Don’t make the mistake of making your college journey all about someone else. This is a unique experience that goes by faster than you think, when you look back at it do you want to remember stressing about a relationship or having fun with your friends?
There’ll be several opportunities to meet someone so there’s no need to rush into a relationship as soon as you get on campus. You’ve got to give yourself space to focus on your needs before you make someone else a priority. Take time to find yourself and discover what you want from this time of your life before jumping into a relationship.
