University life is full of romantic opportunities! But at the same time, there are so many relatable situations, right?
Today, as a current university student, I'm revealing real romance situations collected from friends around me! These are episodes that'll make you think "This is me..." so read to the end. You've probably experienced them too!
Romance Situations in Lectures and Seminars
1. Getting Close Through "Group Work"
That moment when group members are announced and you're in the same group as your crush - who knows this feeling?
**Creating a LINE group, then starting individual chats under the pretense of discussing assignments** - this is the classic pattern. Starting with "What do you think about this part?" and before you know it, you're just chatting. If you keep contacting each other after the assignment ends, it might be a sign of interest!
Many of my friends started dating through group work. Having an excuse to stay together late for presentation prep is the best.
2. Romance Starting from Seat Competition
Seat selection in large lecture halls is actually a romantic battlefield! **Waking up early to grab a seat near your crush** - honestly, raise your hand if you've done this!
Pretending it's "coincidental" to sit next to them, starting conversation with "Can I see your notes?" This is the absolute basics of university romance. But with more online classes lately, the value of seat selection in face-to-face classes has skyrocketed.
3. Sudden Developments at Seminar Parties
Seminar after-parties are the best chance to see the gap in usually serious people! **Alcohol making distance boundaries glitch** is way too common.
Discovering "Wow, I didn't know ○○ was this funny!" and suddenly becoming conscious of them. Sitting next to each other at karaoke for the after-party and falling for their song selection sense - it's such a standard flow.
Common Developments in Circles and Clubs
4. Love at First Sight During Welcome Period
The welcome period is truly romance golden time! **Deciding to join not because "this circle looks fun" but because "that senior is hot"** - so many people do this, right?
Actually, I often see girls collecting flyers from circles they're not interested in just to see the senior at the booth. Using "#SpringAt○○University" tags on Instagram stories for subtle existence appeals is also a classic technique.
5. Heart-Racing Events at Training Camps
Circle training camps are treasure troves of romantic events! **Night walks, fireworks, courage tests... they're all romance flags**.
Especially summer camps with beaches and BBQs, seeing sides you don't usually see makes romantic feelings explode. "Let me put sunscreen on you" or "This is delicious, try it" - there are infinite chances for subtle appeals!
6. The Delicate Senior-Junior Relationship
Circle senior-junior relationships are so delicate and bittersweet! The dilemma of **wanting to get closer while using polite language** - I totally get it.
Saying "Senior, please take me out for food sometime!" while actually asking for a date. Seniors also worry "The junior is cute but should I make a move..." This exquisite distance is irresistible.
Romance at Part-Time Jobs
7. Days of Aiming for Shift Overlaps
When you like someone at work, **shift submission becomes a romance strategy meeting**!
Casually asking "When is ○○ working?" and putting yourself on the same days. This is basic part-time job romance tactics. Creating chances to eat together by overlapping break times is important too!
8. Alone Together During Closing
Time alone during closing duties is the **modern Cinderella time**!
Usually busy with customers, but after closing it's a different atmosphere. Talking about the day while closing registers, giving them canned coffee saying "Good work today." Quite a few people have been confessed to during this time.
9. Work Colleague Love Consultation
Colleagues who come for love advice saying "Actually, there's someone I'm interested in..." - the **pattern where they actually like you** is way too common!
Asking "What's your type?" and researching your preferences - highly likely. The heart-racing moment when you realize "Wait, could it be me...?" while giving advice is the best.
Everyday Life Romance
10. Chance Encounters at the Cafeteria
The conflict when you spot your crush at the cafeteria! **Want to talk but they're with friends...**
Ending with just eye contact, then regretting "Why didn't I talk to them?" later. But going to the cafeteria at the same time the next day. This repetition is the reality of university romance.
11. Secret Crushes at the Library
The library during exam period is a spot for **falling for someone's studying figure**!
Their concentrated profile is too cool and you can't study at all. Timing when they go out for a break, pretending to coincidentally leave together. Romance starting from "Going to the convenience store?" exists too.
12. Miraculous Meetings at the Station
During morning commute, **becoming conscious of people on the same train** is also common!
Isn't there someone who boards from the same car, same door every morning? Before you know it, you're looking for them thinking "Are they here today?" One day gathering courage to talk and finding out they go to the same university - such fateful meetings happen!
SNS Era Romance
13. Emotional Rollercoaster from Instagram Likes
Likes from your crush - **that explosive excitement when the notification comes**!
Posting stories and searching for your crush's name in the viewed list. When a DM reaction comes, screenshotting and reporting to friends. Constantly consulting "Is this a sign?" is such a Gen Z thing.
14. Unexpected Acquaintances on Dating Apps
On dating apps, **the awkwardness when someone from university appears**!
Thinking "We're both here..." but that subtle atmosphere when meeting at university the next day. But surprisingly, sometimes you become close from there - such a modern meeting.
15. Camera ON Problems in Online Classes
**Turning camera ON only when your crush is in online class** - raise your hand if you do this!
Super conscious about room background, perfect makeup. Praying daily to be in the same breakout room. Love can bloom even through screens - Reiwa era is wonderful.
Advice for Enjoying University Romance
The Importance of Taking Action
University life is actually **the easiest time in life for romance**!
You'll never have an environment with so many peers gathered again after becoming a working adult. So if there's someone you're interested in, take action. Not "next time" but "now" is the chance!
Mindset of Not Fearing Failure
Even if rejected, there are still plenty of meetings at university! **Heartbreak is also good experience** and that experience helps in the next romance.
You can give friends love advice, and establish your own view of romance. All university romance becomes a page of youth. Looking back later, everything becomes good memories.
Cherish Time with Friends Too
Romance is important but **time with friends is super important** too!
Even with a partner, keep promises with friends. Because you have friends to consult about romance, you can enjoy romance. Find balance and have a fulfilling university life!
Conclusion: Enjoy the Relatables While Having Your Own Romance
How many university romance situations applied to you? Surely there were episodes that made you think "This is me!"
These relatable moments all become precious memories when looking back. If you're experiencing them now, cherish those moments. If you'll experience them, look forward to it!
University life happens once. Romance, study, play - enjoy everything with full power! Even failures are part of youth. Create your own romance story.
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