The issue:
Students taking classes with significant others.

Our stand:
Not a good idea due to the high possibility of a break up.

College is a place to learn. Though people may meet their significant others on campus, they must remember not to let a relationship overshadow the reason they are here.
The awkward feeling of seeing an ex-lover around campus is enough to make one cringe. Now imagine having to sit next to that person three times a week for a whole semester.
Being in the presence of an ex-significant other makes it hard to focus on the work to be done in class.
Though some students, like David Westfall, 22, art history and photography major, say they know better than to let a relationship affect a grade, when they are in the situation, they may react differently.
Besides the obvious distraction that an ex may bring to a class, the presence of a current boyfriend or girlfriend can do the same thing.
When you are in a new relationship with someone, you are in a state of constantly wanting to be with them and talk to them, all of which would intrude on the work that you should be doing.
The focus is shifted from school work to talking to your significant other and/or wondering what your ex-significant other is thinking or saying about you.
Besides the academic disadvantages one experiences by being in this situation, they also are putting emotional strain on themselves.
Break-ups are rarely smooth and feelings are typically lingering that may cause individuals to feel sad or uncomfortable when they are faced with having to see that person.
College relationships are typically not forever and though some say you meet your future spouse in college, you typically meet many other short relationships first. These relationships should not become the focus of your day and your time.
Being able to spend a few more hours a week with a boyfriend or girlfriend is not worth the potential damage that may be done to your grade, damage that will last longer than your relationship.