Got A Crush on a Cute Classmate?

Contrary to popular belief, the best way to find your man on the Brandeis campus is in one of your classes and not in a raving basement party. Since the majority of Brandeis guys lack any sort of game, are awkward and on top of that are slightly insecure; HC socialites are forced to be flirty and outgoing without being too forward. 9 out of 10 guys polled claimed that they prefer a girl to make the first move when initiating their relationship, so what better place to do so than in your Chemistry or Economics class?  

You may be wondering why is the classroom the best place to find a guy? Here are some obvious reasons: 1) you are in the same class so you will definitely see him a few times a week. The course is a mutual interest and you will have the same assignments to ideally work on together on a study date. 2) You go to the same school (with a very small social circle) so you and your crush are bound to have at least a few mutual friends making it less awkward to hangout outside of class. 3) Classroom settings allow you to be outgoing, without being all over him at a party (unattractive). 4) Lastly, sober friendships lead to real relationships.

Attention Brandeis collegiettes™, take a break from your midterms and memorize these rules on how to spark a relationship in class:
1.     Shower before your morning class, you will feel refreshed, awake and smell nice which is always attractive.
2.      Look put together, don’t come to class in your party outfit from the night before (that’s just sloppy) and please change out of your sweatpants -opt for leggings instead which are equally as comfortable and definitely more presentable. Your outfit can also boost your confidence, so make sure to set your alarm just ten minutes earlier and you will see how a little effort makes a big difference. 
3.     Don’t wear excessive amounts of makeup. You should not look like Lady Gaga with harsh makeup in your 9 am law course. All you need is a little lip-gloss and mascara at the most.

4.     Act confident but not obnoxious. Be aware of your body language.
5.     Come to class at the right time (2 min early) so that you can choose your seat wisely, intentionally near your crush for 3 simple reasons:
-A classroom setting is perfect for initial flirting and you can keep your conversation low key, since your teacher is lecturing a few feet away, you can keep answers short and sweet.
– When you come to that inevitable awkward moment you can focus back on the lecture without him realizing the conversation was actually over.
– Whispering will break down that wall and create a feeling of intimacy, which will make future conversations feel more natural
6.     Smile at him, if you make eye contact- hold his gaze for 2 seconds then focus back on the class and resist the urge to creepily stare in his direction.

7.     Participate in class, show your intelligence but don’t be a know-it- all. Your grades are more important than a date (debatable?), so don’t fail an exam, to get your crush to tutor you. Brandeis guys prefer a girl with brains! (Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, was beautiful and demonstrated her intelligence to initially win back the love of her life)

8.     If he has any interest in you whatsoever he will make an effort- if he asks you in class about an assignment, don’t explain in class. Instead suggest working on it together in the library after class. (Opportunity to exchange numbers and hangout!) 

9.     Unfortunately, Cher’s tips from one of the greatest movies of the 90s, Clueless, won’t work on the Brandeis campus. If you drop your pencil, guys probably will not even notice. Do not send yourself love letters (the mailman will be the only one who would know), flowers or candy to make yourself seem desirable. If your crush sees you with these items it will have the reverse effect and he will think you are already in a relationship and unavailable.
10.  You need to perfect that sly smile we subconsciously give to guys while crossing paths around campus, it drives them crazy (in a totally good way). As hard as it may be, look up from your smartphones and be friendly… it has a greater impact than we imagine.

Over the past two weeks, three collegiettes™, who all prefer to remain anonymous put these rules to the test. All three were surprised that they had a100% success rate. 2 of the 3 have already been on real dates off campus, and both claim to have been on the prowl in all classes, but boys in their different economics courses seemed to catch their attention. (Enroll in econ next semester to meet other eligible bachelors). The Junior collegiette™, who didn’t believe that her dating life could instantly transform by making slight changes, now joins her crush for lunch in Usdan directly after their class together.

Thank me later for your perfect attendance in all your classes, and carefully follow the tips on developing a relationship with your next crush!