<p>@Bound4aCollege: It’s something to avoid (dating, not women) when you realize that a few month fling is worth far less than getting your education paid for. Dating someone studious can lead to the downfall of one or both parties, if they aren’t ready to handle a relationship and college at the same time; being studious doesn’t make them exempt from the distractions of relationships. I meant that the OP is against the world in the sense that almost everyone in this thread is picking on him for putting his education first, and dating a distant second – in other words, almost everyone except the OP is agreeing with you, so I’m not sure why you’re complaining about one individual who is worried about his academic success.</p>