{"id":18537,"date":"2019-03-08T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T16:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=18537"},"modified":"2021-05-31T09:33:21","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T16:33:21","slug":"dating-in-college-sophomore-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/dating-advice\/dating-in-college-sophomore-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Dating in College: What to Know Your Sophomore Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So you survived your freshman year. If you\u2019re anything like me, your first year of college ended on a high note. Countless friends, priceless memories, a few (or more than a few) hook-ups, and maybe a few extra pounds. (Hey, it happens).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting your sophomore year in college is exciting because you\u2019re just that much closer to 21, you (may) have a better idea with what you want to do in life, and you know who your real friends are. However, it\u2019s not all fun in the sun. Cliques form, friends lose touch, and dating becomes just that much harder.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So there you are. Older and maybe a few pounds heavier than you were a year ago. Trust me, not all is lost. Yeah, you\u2019re not 18 anymore. You may not be rolling onto campus feeling fresh and new and ready for everything. But you also have a better idea of who you are as a person. Knowing this can help you form relationships on a deeper level instead of just a one night stand or hookups with people who aren\u2019t enriching your life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you begin to mature throughout your college experience, there are three things to keep in mind when it comes to dating:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be open-minded
\n<\/b>If you\u2019d only date (or hook-up) with self-proclaimed \u201cfratstars\u201d or sorority sisters your freshman year, maybe it\u2019s time to broaden your horizons. Trust me, there are so many more different kinds of people out there than ones who rock the Greek letters. Same goes for other types. If you think you only like one type of person, trying getting to know another. Get an internship, study at the library, actually go to class\u2026 There are countless ways to meet new people on campus rather than just at parties. Open your mind and your heart and maybe you\u2019ll meet someone who\u2019s right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be selective
\n<\/b>I know, I know, I just told you to be open-minded, but you also need to be a little more selective. Don\u2019t sleep with every person who gives you attention. (Well, unless you\u2019re into that sort of thing which is totally ok if it\u2019s making you happy.) Yeah, getting attention from someone is nice, but is it the right kind of attention? Is this person just trying to hook up with you? Or do they genuinely find you to be someone they\u2019d like to get to know more? Not every person you meet will be a potential soulmate. Be open to new people and new experiences, but also respect yourself and make sure you\u2019re getting what you need from your relationships. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start to find yourself
\n<\/b>I am a steadfast believer that before you can find someone to share your life with, you need to find yourself first. What are your passions? Dislikes? What does being in a relationship mean to you? Now, this may not happen until your junior or senior year or even later on in life, and that\u2019s totally fine. But if you\u2019re wanting a serious relationship know that the first step is to be happy and confident with yourself, and there\u2019s no time like the present to start.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While sophomore year is not all fun and games, that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t enjoy it. Study hard, go to parties, and make out with that cute person in your survey course, but also recognize that you\u2019re here to grow in many ways. Take this time to get to know yourself. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re single or in a relationship. You can still have a ton of fun in college, even if it\u2019s not quite the same as it was a year ago. But hell, live it up and enjoy it, because you\u2019re only young once.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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