Celebrating Valentine's Day at USC
by Eileen Huang (Student Life Guest Blog)
Are you ready for Valentine's Day? Excited to dive into a sea of romance, or perhaps you're approaching it with a different mindset altogether? Whether you're basking in the company of a significant other, treasured friends, or prioritizing self-care, seize the opportunity to savor each moment and sprinkle love wherever you tread. Regardless of your plans, Valentine's Day at USC offers a diverse array of activities and opportunities to celebrate love in all its forms. In this blog, we'll explore the V-day atmosphere on campus, delve into some of the dating topics and trends emerging in the Trojan dating landscapes and highlight some exciting Valentine's Day events and activities happening at USC.
Trojan Dating: Traditional Meet Cutes vs. Dating Apps
What has been your experience and preference of dating on the USC campus? Are you staying with the traditional notion of "meet cutes”? Joining on the swipe-right dating app culture? Or both? In our Student Life Instagram survey, many Trojans turned to platforms like Bumble, Tinder, and Hinge to connect with potential romantic interests. While among these three popular apps, interesting enough, from USC Student Life’s Instagram poll, Hinge stood out as the “best” among the three. While many students are turning to dating apps, some have also expressed their concerns with dating app, specifically naming the difficulty to hold a conversation, finding serious interests, and getting compatible matches.
Love and Love of Various Kinds
While Valentine's Day is traditionally associated with romantic love, it's also a celebration of the rich tapestry of relationships that color our lives — from family, friends, and most importantly, self-love! Whether it reminds you about the high-fives and inside jokes shared between friends, or the shoulders to lean on during moments of uncertainty, the unwavering support that forms the backbone of our collegiate experience. It’s the moment to take time to appreciate your relationships with woven with threads of connection, appreciation, and endless possibility.
What’s happening for Valentine's Day at USC
Looking for ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on campus? USC offers a variety of events and activities to suit every preference and interest. From Late Night 'SC: Valentine's Day Craft Night and Vamos Let's Make Ramos flower bouquet workshops to discussions on relationship values and services offered by RSVP (Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services), there's quite some fun Valentine’s Day events for everyone to enjoy and participate in:
Late Night 'SC: Valentine's Day Craft Night
Friday, February 9, 2024 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., ACC Plaza
Join Late Night 'SC for a Valentine's Day themed craft night!
Vamos Let's Make Ramos
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., La Casa (STU 400)
La CASA Come make a flower bouquet for a loved one, friend, or even yourself the day before Valentine’s Day!
Pop Up Flower Shop
February 14, 2024 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hahn Plaza
Come make a flower bouquet for yourself, a friend, or someone else. Stations will be set up for attendees to make their own floral arrangements and candy day bags for Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Values @ First Generation Plus Success Center
February 14, 2024 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at all the different cultural centers in STU
RSVP (Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services) will be tabling at FG+ SC on Valentine's Day with a fun and simple activity designed to have students think about what they value in their relationships. Involving Hershey's kisses. o RSVP is part of Keck and offers services to USC students.
As we approach Valentine's Day, let’s remember to celebrate love in the many forms that it came along – romantic love, platonic love, self-love, and everything in between. Whether you're celebrating with a significant other, cherished friends, or simply indulging in some much-needed self-care, take the time to cherish the moments and spread love wherever you go. Happy Trojan Valentine's Day!
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