Heck no to hookups: Why college students are staying away from dating apps

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The majority of college students aren't using dating apps — with many preferring to meet potential partners in person.

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A LinkedIn conversation turned into what I thought was a job interview. It turned out to be more like a date – and left me feeling gross and dirty.

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Jenna Vaught
Jenna Vaught.

Jenna Vaught

I'm a college admissions expert. Here's my advice on what you should and shouldn't do on your applications.

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My twin brother and I don't know whether we want to go to college together. We toured 3 campuses to help us decide.

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The author, right, and his brother.

Drew Wesson

I'm a freshman at Harvard, living in the the famous Harvard Yards. From small dorm rooms to luxury commons spaces, here's what my dorm life is like.

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Harvard's dorms.

Ezekiel Wells

I'm a freshman at NYU, living in the school's newest dorm building. From modern rooms to large study spaces, here's a tour of my dorm life.

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Zoe Applebaum's exterior and interior of her dorm
The newest NYU dorm.

Zoe Applebaum

I'm an NYU student who studied abroad twice for free. Though I experienced racism overseas, I still plan on studying abroad a 3rd time.

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The author.

Zamiya Jean

The pressure to land a stellar internship as a college student is so high. I've considered skipping class for interviews and spent hours applying to at least 36 internships.

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My daughter decided to go to college in China. I couldn't be happier about her decision, even though we have no ties in the country.

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The author's daughter in China.

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I took a semester off during my junior year at Yale. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made.

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The author in Morocco during her gap semester.

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