 Nicole Sauler is a Weinberg junior. She can be reached at [email protected]. |
Confidence. The best way to turn a stranger into a significant other. The easiest way to get a date this fall. Confidence to say how you feel, do what you want and be yourself. Romance is possible; make it probable.
Chutzpah: hut-spä n: Yiddish for supreme self-confidence, now recognized as an American colloquialism. Chutzpah is better defined by people who can ask for a phone number without blushing, who live without abandon. Chutzpah is an (easily) learned trait that can be used for your immediate benefit.
Openness: Part of being sure of yourself is being sure of your opportunities. If you reserve a section of your brain to recognizing that anyone could be “it,” you might just open yourself up to the relationship of your lifetime. Or you might just find someone to have a lot of fun with. Either way you’re winning.
Neighbors: I have a number theory. You make a new friend in your hallway and you gain access to his or her entire social circle, a veritable breeding ground for romantic dalliances. Your numbers can only grow exponentially: Those friends of a friend have even more acquaintances and provide even more opportunities — catch them!
Flirt: Considered an art form by some, flirting can range from activities as simple as smiling to as complicated as charming. Run the gamut, find your style and relax. Flattery might get you everywhere, but genuine good cheer will be appreciated.
Inviting, Ideal, Imaginative, Individuality, Impassioned, Indelible, Indulgent: I couldn’t decide!
Daring: Regrets are futile. The worst thing to say is, “It might have been.” If you want to ask her out, do it. If you want him to kiss you, make it happen. The worst anyone can say is no — and no isn’t so bad. Take the chance!
Education: You have 120 hours of class time this quarter, giving you a plethora of opportunities beyond academia. Branch out from your core friends, find a stranger to sit next to and say hello. Continue saying hello at every class. Build rapport, find points of commonality and you might be lucky.
Norris: Norris University Center is the seat of campus love connections. Under the veneer of the Main Desk and Willie’s Food Court lies a hotbed of romantic activity. Or there could be. Norris should be the place to meet new Northwesterners, brimming with official-looking student leaders, e-mail-checking wanderers and conscientious yet hungry scholars. So do your part by chatting with that cutie you just bumped into at 1999.
Chicago: There is absolutely no rule saying the only person you can date has to have a tuition bill. We are blessed to spend a few years in this large, sprawling, teeming metropolis. Downtown is filled with eligible singles — be brave enough to seize these days. Hop on the El and get a taste of the real world.
Eclecticism: Step up to the plate and take responsibility for your happiness. Bringing variety into your life with new activities, challenging classes and fresh faces will only make you a more fulfilled person — much more desirable to those you are seeking. Be proud of what you have to offer and the well-rounded individual you are.
Good luck.
