

College Dating
College dating offers you a chance to have fun, learn about yourself, and meet some great people, but you'll want to weigh the advantages and potential problems before jumping into the dating scene.
Some college students just want to have fun without any commitments while others see college as a chance to find their future spouse. Dating like-mindedpeople can help reduce potential disappointment. Think about which camp you fall into before dating anyone, but don’t be surprised to find yourself changing your mind.
One of the greatest dangers of college dating is its potential to distract you from academic matters. However, the same can be said of partying, joining a sorority, or getting a job. If you take everything in moderation and know your priorities, you should be able to enjoy the full college experience, both social and scholarly.
When you start to date someone in college, there are often other people involved in this potential relationship — your roommates. You'll want to discuss the issue openly before any problems occur. How do your suite mates feel about your boyfriend taking a shower in your shared bathroom? If your girlfriend shows up before you get back from class, is your roommate cool with her hanging around the apartment when he has to leave? Can you negotiate private time without anyone feeling like he or she got kicked out of the room? You'll have more fun and have a less stressful relationship with everyone involved if you can negotiate these potentially troublesome situations.


Notes on the Text
1. ... you'll want to weigh the advantages and potential problems before jumping into the dating scene. ……在谈恋爱之前,你可能需要衡量一下这些好处与恋爱可能带来的问题。此句意为:... you'd better consider carefully the advantages and possible disadvantages of college dating before dating someone.
2. Think about which camp you fall into before dating anyone, but don’t be surprised to find yourselfchanging your mind. 决定与某人约会之前,应先确定你到底喜欢何种类型的人;但若发现自己的想法变了,也无须惊讶。此句意为:Think about which type of person you are in fond of before dating anyone, but you needn't be surprised if you find yourself not to like him or her any longer.

