Some peopel say that in the United States the most accademically fulfilled college students are those who have fallen in love. Love is a kind of motivation for learning. They even say that a student on a US compus will be regarded as eccentric if without a boy or girl friend and that dating is the most indispensable part of college campus life.
Most college students are young adults who are discovering their place in the world. They discover ideas, information, and opportunities, but they also often discover each other. Everyday on campus, i see students in love, students hoping for love, and students mourning lost or unrequited love.
Love is a kind of motivation for learning -- this would be hard to prove or disprove, but real, solid love between two students definitely can bring clarity and focus to a student's work.
Suddenly,doing well in scholl may be twice as meaningful. They have each other to impress and to look to for help and support when things get difficult. I've seen this happen, and like all aspects of true love; it is a beautiful sight. |
