Women and Men and College and Dating

" There are very few times when I find myself sitting around thinking I wish I was married.”-Lorelai 
Gilmore “The Incredible Sinking Lorelais”

            Lorelai Gilmore knew a thing or two about being on her own. The kick butt mom from the television show "Gilmore Girls" was okay raising a daughter on her own and having a great life. However, there are times when settling down would cross her mind.

            In college people find “the friends who turn into family” and are supposedly looking for Mr. or Mrs. Right the whole time. However, that’s not always what the case may be, especially when women dominating the college campus.

            According to an article in USATODAY, women currently make up 57 percent of all college students; nationally the ratio of males to females is 43/57. “Just as they might consider race or geographical diversity in building freshman classes, they similarly look for gender parity.” 

            At Winthrop, there are 1172 men and 2768 women for full-time enrollment. Looking at that, it looks as though the pickings might be slim. However, since Winthrop prides itself on diversity, maybe some have more luck than others. I’ve been trying for three years, but what can you do?

            Finding that right guy or girl can be difficult based on values and experiences and what you want out of life. Wanting to be with someone compatiable in most areas (while also having differences because really who wants to be with someone exactly like them) is normal, but can be difficult when college is all about finding you.  How do you find yourself and fall in love with someone all in one fell swoop?

            There are qualities that everyone looks for in a partner, such as love and friendship and compatibility. With there being more women on campus, and not just that but women who have a strong desire to have a career and establish themselves before settling down, it can be harder to put yourself out there and see if people have those qualities.