Jetting off on a J1? Ryanair flight booked for some fun in the sun? Backpacking across Europe? When you're away this summer you're bound to find some summer lovin'. Here at collegetimes.com we're familiar with the pros and cons of summer romances and are here to guide you.
Pro - Free Booze.
So you're hooking up with the totally smokin' bartender, congratulations. Definitely one of the best qualities of scoring someone in this occapation is that they serve you drink... for free. FREE. As students we understand that anything free, especially alcohol, is the equivalent of someone giving us a third kidney, it's just the best. Take advantage of this while you can. Get everything. Shots. Beer. A barrel of vodka/energy. Do it.
Con - Lost in Translation
Spanish, Portuguese, French, whatever exotic dish your sampling you will find yourselves lost in translation.Often confused at what the other one is saying and vice versa. With those who don't speak much english you'll find yourselves communicating in charades, getting confused at what they're trying to say and eventually sitting in awkward silence.
Pro - They're Hot
Phwooaaaar... that tan, the accent, the mystery, THE EVERYTHING. There's nothing more erotic than the wonders of an exotic kind. You'll be wiping the drool from your mouth every time you make eye contact. For some bizarre reason they'll find you're pale skin, sun freckles and leprechaun accent pretty god darn sexy. Don't question it, just go along with it.
Con - The Hangover
Free booze and long nights has a terrible effect on the body which can't be cured by two paracetamol and a fry. Only going to bed when the sun is up becomes a pain in the arse after a few nights. You're head is banging, those martini shaped sunglasses you got for a euro in pennys were stolen by the new best friend you made last night, there's no drinking water and the shakes are setting in. The idea of doing it again is almost as painful as the hangover. But you will do it again, and again, and again.
Pro - The Ride
Yeow! This is maybe as a good as the free booze, even better if they're fairly fucking amazing in the boudoir. A guaranteed ride to have at the end of every night is always a good thing to have. Like any student on holiday you'll be beyond inebriated at the end of the night and more than likely they'll be the same. The sex is a blur, but a good blur.
Con - The Walk of Shame
There is probably nothing more embarrassing than having to walk down the main strip of the resort or getting public transport at 8am. Commuters are in they're suits and pencil skirts, meanwhile you're looking fine with fucked up hair, a ripped tank top and one shoe. Only to enter a hotel lobby with several families in from their morning flight to horribly judge your life decisions.
Pro - No Commitment
So maybe I won't go to his bar tonight. Grannnnd. Head out with your mates to a new spot and do some talent spotting there. Maybe you're in the mood for something different, someone new. The club is a candy shop and there's beautiful people everywhere, so go on... treat yourself.
Con - The STD/Pregnancy Scare
You're on holiday! Sure feck it, it'll be grand! YOLO and all that! No, no, no, wrap it up lads and ladettes! Trying to explain to a chemist that something is wrong with your genitalia or that you're in need of a very special kind of smartie through Junior Cert level Spanish is a challenge one should never have to encounter, ever.
Pro - The Romance
There's something incredibly romantic about watching the sunrise with someone you barely know. It something you'll always remember, even after seventeen buckets of rum. Generally the sexual attraction and mystery creates a giddy aura between the two of you. You'll find yourself thinking "Maybe I'll just drop out of college and work in a bar."/"Sure, visas aren't that expensive."/"Our babies would be adorable." . This is nice to think and i'm sure your babies would win numerous child pagents but it's a dangerous road to go down. You're going home on Tuesday, and they're not going with you.
Con - They've Done This Before
But maybe i'm different? Truth be told you're probably not the first tourist they've gotten stuck into. This is a pretty shitty feeling, but don't get too down-hearted. Out of all of the other drunk girls, he choose you. That makes you special. Right? RIGHT!?!
Pro - Special Treatment
You get to skip the queue, free in and your treated like royalty. Your new VIP status has you feeling like a celebrity. As you and you're friends dance the night away in VIP section, laughing at the common people, you can't help put feel special. Bonking the barman is turning out really really well.
Con - It's Their Job to Flirt With Girls
If you're secure in yourself enough this won't be a problem. But it is hard to see your Enrique Iglesias look-a-like barman making small talk with other girls. After all, he is going home with you tonight. So it's fine... it's totally fine.
Pro - Man Candy
Meanwhile back in the bog your friends are green with envy looking at the sneaky snapchats you've been sending. And when you arrive home it will be pats on the back all round and an overall sense of achievement. "I had that." you'll say showing your mates him on Facebook. Kudos!
Con - The Heartbreak
Times up! Back your bags and get back on that AerLingus flight, you have a week until college starts again and you've got stationary shopping to do. It's time to say goodbye to your foreign love, this can be hard, you've made memories with this person and there's no one that hot in Coppers. You'll find yourself glancing out the window at take off, wondering if you'll ever see them again. You will, on Facebook. Two weeks will pass and you'll have your sights set on somebody else. You filthy animal.
