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4 TIPS FOR STUDENTS DATING IN THE TIME OF CORONA

For a lot of students, they’re back at university and having a… shall we say ‘alternative’ experience to what they dreamed when imagining being away from home. You’ve probably seen images online of students trying to make light of the strange circumstances they find themselves in. With Corona cases rising on campuses, a lot of students have found themselves confined to their rooms, with making post it signs asking for freedom, beer and weed as their only escape. Some are even (very fairly) annoyed at the fact that they were encouraged to come back to uni, only to be stuck in their room and still doing online classes. Add in the struggle of trying to date through all this and you have a situation that would make anyone stressed. We can’t help with all of it, but we can offer 4 tips for students dating in the time of Corona…

• Try and have your dates in outdoor settings, if you can

I know it’s getting colder, so this will become a little more complicated, but open spaces are still one of the best options for students dating in the time of Corona. There are ton of options such as bike rides. Being outdoors gives you more space to social distance and can allow you to get more creative with your date ideas too.

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If you’re thinking of taking things to the next level,

then being as sure as possible that you’re both healthy

is the best advice for students dating in the time of Corona.

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• Get tested for Corona if you’re thinking of moving things forward

Firstly, going together is a great way to be sure of the result and it’s a way to reduce the stress of going to get the test altogether. If you’re thinking of taking things to the next level, then being as sure as possible that you’re both healthy is the best advice for students dating in the time of Corona.

• Still use the virtual means to have dates

Say what you will about video dates, but it looks like they’re here to say. People love them as an alternative to in person first dates and having them as an added layer of seeing if you have chemistry. It’s also a great way to social distance and stay connected, if you’re not yet comfortable with meeting up in person and going on dates again. CLiKD is a great app for meeting people and making sure you have a great connection before meeting in person, using their dealbreaker questions.

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For students dating in the time of Corona, you can

definitely use this to your advantage! They’ll be

able to give some additional information

about your potential date.

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• Ask around and see if you have mutual friends that can vouch for them

The great thing about dating at uni is that it’s likely that someone, who knows someone, will know the person you have a date with. For students dating in the time of Corona, you can definitely use this to your advantage! They’ll be able to give some additional information about your potential date. Are they the type of person who sticks to social distancing? Do they always have a mask on them or are they one of those people who regularly ignores safety regulations? All the important info you’ll need before making a move…

So, there you have it! 4 tips for students dating in the time of Corona. We know it’s stressful being stuck indoors and missing out on the delights of fresher’s week, but we hope that you all stay safe and that you’ll be home soon for Christmas!

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