DU freshers sad to miss out on Valentine’s Day fervour on campus
The quintessential college romance is something that college students are eager to experience
Valentine’s Day, or the run-up to it, for a college student, would usually entail unofficial house parties, receiving gifts from their beau, and sneaking out of class to catch a movie. However, such isn’t the case, this time around, owing to the pandemic. The batch of freshers which made it to Delhi University (DU) but is waiting to soak in college vibes, is experiencing serious #FOMO for all the campus romance that brews in a student’s life.
“I recently came close to a girl, and we’ve become great friends over the last few months. But, not being able to hang out does pose challenges to the progression of a relationship. Had we been on campus, our friendship could have blossomed into something more over coffee, noodles and conversation in the canteen,” says Vinit Mehta, a Hansraj College student.
Some like Manish Mourya can’t stand the thought of not being able to mingle! “Singles ki aatma roti hai V-Day aate hi! A huge part of campus was campus romance... Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) and 2 States (2014) jaisi films ne expectations high kar diye the. Ab virtual campus mein koi kya hi romance kar sakta hai,” rues this Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College student.
Mansha Khanna, a Hansraj College student, was hoping things would be different this year. “No feeling like having new college crushes or enjoying with friends at LP (lovers point) when in North Campus, but now, I think it’s just gonna be a lazy Sunday,” she sighs.
Agrees Disha Bhatia, a Gargi College student, who says, “I was thinking this time, on Valentine’s Day, I’ll be in college and will get to explore more about relationships like ‘Hook up tu karle’ types… But, alas! Saare sapne kahin kho gaye (laughs).”
Covid-19 has brought with it a set of hurdles, but not being able to romance on campus seems to be one of the most complicated! “The pandemic has rendered meeting people totally useless, let alone getting into a relationship! We communicate with our classmates on WhatsApp groups. There are around 60 people, of which only 20-30 talk. And among these, most don’t have profile pictures. Aisa lagta hai 60s-70s me flashback chal raha hai,” quips Tejas Malhotra, a Sri Aurobindo College student.
Can’t go to college, can’t be out on the pretext of college, basically no choice left. MANSHA KHANNA, Student, Hansraj College Ab virtual campus mein koi kya hi romance kar sakta hai! MANISH MOURYA, Student, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College