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The change in relationships from high school to college

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 || Sasha Fine

College is very different from high school—that is undeniable. It’s a new environment, there is more work, and everybody has more freedom. This includes, of course, freedom with respect to relationships, whether social or sexual. There are more parties, more alcohol and more people. Especially at the beginning of the year, when nobody knows each other and very few people are dating, brief sexual relations abound.

Hooking up patterns vary among juniors & seniors

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 || Dan Woznica

“Hooking up has many forms,” Professor Susan Stiritz said while reflecting on the results of one of her class’ surveys on casual romance.

Romance 101: What not to do while hooking up

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 || Shayna Makaron

So you’re in college now—the big leagues. Between drinking and dorm rooms, university life contains a hook-up culture that you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re planning on keeping your sexual morals or leaving them at home to make room in your suitcase for new lingerie, things are going to change, and it’s important to be prepared.

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