Fraternities at the University of Texas are known for hosting Roundup. This event takes place every spring and it consists of fraternities bringing big performers to parties they throw over the weekend. All the proceeds are donated to different philanthropic causes. This year was just like any other, except that Bumble sponsored many of the Roundup events. As a result, many students downloaded the application. Bumble is different from other dating apps because girls have to make the first move.
I talked to female college students who reflected on their experience on the dating app. They downloaded Bumble because of Roundup, and used it for a few days.
PERSON A
"At first I was very skeptical because talking to a stranger seemed very superficial and I thought it was never going to work. I started several conversations, but I never expected anyone to reply. I was being very negative about it. Surprisingly, I did have some good conversations with some of the guys I connected with, but at the same time, it felt forced. It was hard to talk to people without really knowing if they were trustworthy or what they were expecting. It is an interesting experience and you could possibly find friends or a date, but it is difficult to get that in-depth conversation. When you do have that, then it means you have found the right one. I believe Bumble is something everyone should try at some point in their lives. In order to get the most out of the app, I would suggest being open-minded and confident because the app has the potential to bring diverse people together."
PERSON B
"I started using it for fun because I knew that no weird guys would text me since I had to make the first move. Sometimes I saw people I knew, and it was very funny. I connected with a really attractive guy, but I was too embarrassed to send him a message. After using it, I realized I would have liked it better if guys had the opportunity to send the first text. I think Bumble could improve if it added the option to connect exclusively with people from your school because in my case I was only interested in meeting people from UT."
PERSON C
"I was on Tinder a long time ago, and I didn't like it because the people I met were only looking for casual sex. I heard Bumble was different because it was used by individuals who were interested in dating, so I decided to give it a try. After downloading it for Roundup, I kept swiping for fun. Guys on this app were definitely more decent than the guys I saw on Tinder. However, I didn't get any good vibes from most of them, which is why I rarely swiped right. It felt very superficial because it seemed like it was just a game. I ended up deleting the app three days later."