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10 Reasons Being Boo'd Up In College Is The Best, Because You Don't Have To Be Single To Have Fun

Who said college can only be fun if you're single?

Kaylee Smith

Nov 13, 2019

Ohio University

10 Reasons Being Boo'd Up In College Is The Best, Because You Don't Have To Be Single To Have Fun

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Upon entering college, I told myself it was going to be the best single years of my life. While I'm currently correct with it being the best years of my life, I'm no longer living it single. Many people enjoy being single in college because they can be free and experience anything they want without having a commitment to someone else.

While this is true, here are 10 reasons being in a relationship during college is the best:

You always have someone to rant to.

I can't very well rant to a guy whom I went to a date party with once about the struggles of my statistics professor because he wouldn't care. But, having a partner means you are there for them no matter what, even if you've already heard them complain about stats all week.

You can see them whenever you want, at any hour.

In a college relationship, you and said person can do almost anything you want at any time. This differs from high school in the sense that your parents are (most likely) not around to say you and your partner can't have sleepovers and watch movies until 2:30 a.m. on school nights.

You always have someone to hold you accountable.

In the absence of parents, sometimes it's hard to force yourself to go to that 8:00 a.m. class. When you have a partner in college, they'll force you to do what's best for you, even if that means blowing up your phone until you get up and leave for class.

You have someone to go to all your events with.

Whether it be something casual like a football game or a fancy dinner, you can always count on your partner so you don't have to go alone. Likewise, more formal things such as date parties, you have a go-to and don't have to scrounge around for a last-minute date.

They become your personal calendar

College students have busy lives and thus have a tendency to let things slip their minds. Having a partner who cares about you can make this easier because they can remind you of things you may have otherwise forgotten.

You get healthy breaks from each other

Opposed to a relationship out of college, college students are typically very busy. This means unintentional "breaks" from one another which is healthy for a relationship. Also, seasonal breaks allow you to go home and spend time with your own family.

You always have someone to hype you up.

High stress levels, doing bad on an exam, and being sleep deprived can cause college students to really question their self-worth. Having a partner in college can easily counteract this and help you feel better.

You live really close.

Going to the same college usually means you live close to each other, whether on or off campus, which makes everything easier.

You become more trustworthy.

Having a plethora of other college students around who will be interacting and talking to your partner daily just increases the trust between you two.

They help prepare you for the rest of your life.

Whether you and your college partner last through all of college and then continue to stay together post-graduation or not, being in a college relationship still gives you good practice with communication, trust, and learning how to be around someone for extended periods of time.

This is not to say being single in college isn't fun, as it definitely can be, but the reasons to have a college relationship are quite compelling, and likely set you up for more success than being single would.

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10 Reasons Being Boo'd Up In College Is The Best, Because You Don​'t Have To Be Single To Have Fun

Who said college can only be fun if you're single?

You always have someone to rant to.

You can see them whenever you want, at any hour.

You always have someone to hold you accountable.

You have someone to go to all your events with.

They become your personal calendar

You get healthy breaks from each other

You always have someone to hype you up.

You live really close.

You become more trustworthy.

They help prepare you for the rest of your life.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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