Dating in college

collegehelp
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:33:21 +0000

I think there is some truth to my generalization that students at elite schools devalue relationships relative to “success” in other areas.

I think it also depends somewhat on your major. Some majors, like engineering, appeal to ambitious students. Some majors, like sciences and engineering, are more demanding and leave less time for relationships.

Availability is also a consideration. Some of the tech schools have a very low percent female (20%-30%). Dating has to be a challenge at all-women schools. Engineering programs, some business and econ programs are dominated by males. Some programs are dominated by international and Asian students, like engineering.

It becomes a lot harder to meet people after you graduate. When you are in school, you are surrounded by peers. Once you graduate, you are surrounded by a much more diverse group of people with whom you have less in common.

I think achievements will feel rather empty for 30-somethings when you have nobody special to share with.