Admit it, it’s not easy fitting a successful dating life between the constant responsibilities of a college education and those late-weekend shifts busing tables at the local Olive Garden. Many students have given up on finding that special person who makes them fall head over heels, delaying romance until after college.
Luckily, for those experiencing a dry spell, dating someone within school boundaries, or even from another university, is now a simple click away. Date My School, a new online matchmaking service tailored exclusively to college students, has eased the gap between busy college life and dating.
This website sets itself apart from other matchmaking sites because of the various perks it offers users. Firstly, there is no cost. Secondly, privacy settings ensure no creepy 80-year-old posing as “Sam, the 22-year-old lifeguard,” will be able to access unsuspecting users’ accounts.
Exclusivity is ensured because a school email address is required for anyone to sign up (this includes any email ending in .edu). San Diego State students simply need to enter a ROHAN email address or, for students who have not yet set one up, a free account can be created through WebPortal before joining the site.
The website also inquires about students’ sexual preferences to accurately match users with their desired sex. Once on the website, students can compose a personal description, including interests, hobbies, dislikes and a photo.
Along with those personalized preferences, Date My School utilizes a feature that provides students with a set of questions that, when answered, are used to match them with compatible students. The questions are given out in multiple-choice form and are based on anything from ethics to sex to favorite colors. With this feature, students can weed out candidates who do not match.
Along with these personalized preferences, students are able to filter their searches. For example, if an SDSU male engineering student wanted to meet a female from the same department, he would be able to select only matches from the College of Engineering at SDSU. Searches, however, do not need to be that restricted. Students are able to look for matches from other campuses and departments.
Another perk? Date My School profiles do not show up on search engines, such as Google, meaning private dating lives can remain private.
Whether looking for a casual hookup or a long-term commitment, Date My School can match individuals with similar intentions, interests and goals. Instead of slaving away at work or studying next Friday night, create a profile on Date My School and see what happens. The possibilities are endless.
