Relationships and College Life

Thursday February 7th 2008

Dating distractions

By Solange des Vignes

Students attending college experience many distractions. Having to juggle school and a job, taking a long and tiring commute to and from school everyday, living in your parents’ house while trying to gain that long awaited “college independence.” One of the biggest distractions for students here at Sheridan College are relationships.

The perfect recipe for a successful relationship is spending a lot of time together. Seeing that special someone on campus on a daily basis is the key ingredient.

However, according to interior design student, Erica Reavell,“They are a distraction. If you live with somebody, it’s one thing but if you’re not and you have to make time to see them all the time, obviously your schoolwork is suffering.”
Mariya Czubak shares the same opinion. “I believe they hinder because you skip classes and there’s always the temptation to go and have lunch together especially if you’re in college together. If you’re not, then there’s the temptation to not do work when you are outside the college to get together with them.”

There are other students who believe there is something to gain out of carrying on a relationship while in college. Anya Rutkowska acknowledges they are somewhat of a distraction but “they give someone a reason to be motivated.”
Some believe it is impossible not to maintain a relationship with a college peer because you’re around so many different and diverse people you’re sure to find someone interesting or attractive.

If you think you’ve already found that perfect person, remember to give your schoolwork just as much attention as your relationship. If you are not in a relationship, stop for a minute and look at the person next to you in class. It may just be your next partner.

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