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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Tess Reidy

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: I m going with the flow how to navigate dating at university - The Untold Story

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Wonderful, trusting and fulfilling relationships can flourish at university, but there a few dating basics to remember. Photograph: Vera Vita/Getty Images

Finding love doesn’t count towards your final grade at university, yet for many it’s an integral part of the experience. With students often living in halls and then moving to adjacent streets in second and third year, there is plenty of opportunity to meet people and enjoy some local, old-fashioned romance.

But according to Tinder, 18- to 25-year-olds are embracing a no-pressure style of dating, with 80% saying that their own self-care is their top priority. With a surplus of options available online, is anyone keen to settle down on campus? And if they are, is it worth investing time and energy in a long-term relationship during these precious years of self-discovery?

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