Observation: First impressions are important, don't get me wrong. But, if your first impression is almost exactly the same as seventeen-thousand other students, it becomes less impactful. Every new semester, students dress to impress the first week or two in order to attract the prowling fresh meat. After the introductory weeks of class, either connections are made or they're not. The motivation to impress potential suitors becomes weaker and hoodies populate the student body.

Hypothesis: If a student waits to "dress to impress" until the third week of a new semester, he or she will attain the heart of the desired companion.

Experiment notes:

September 12, 2016: Happy first day of school to me! With school beginning and a whole new flock of students mobbing Rexburg, Lindsay's normal beginning of the semester conversation struck. This, and my lack of social life, got her thinking it's about time to put her scientific theory to the test. Just like all scientific theories, she cannot be proven valid. But, as long as there is no evidence to disprove her theory, we can call it an accepted hypothesis. She thinks that if you wait to dress well until the third week of class, you’ll stand out because that’s when everyone starts caring less about their appearance. Because you stand out, you have a better chance of being asked on a date. It seems legitimate enough to me.

Each new semester brings a new crop of single college students who are more than eager to mingle. There isn't a college-aged person who isn't aware of the importance of a first impression (new jobs, classes, dates). That being said, your appearance the first two weeks of a new semester is vital. The choices you make in this time frame can make or break your social life for the entire semester.

September 15, 2016: Day four. Though I haven't quite done the experiment justice the past two days, I try to dress casually. It looks like I just need jeans and animal tees for the next week. One observation I've made is my self-esteem is a little knocked! Almost every other girl around me is dressed so well looks nice, while I'm over here looking like your average bean. I think most people have a fear of being so average that they get lost in the crowd. However, I do get to just be comfortable (even though I'm already getting tired of wearing my converse everywhere) and I look forward to the third week of class!

September 26, 2016: Day one of dressing to impress! Update: Still single. However, today, I look and feel fabulous! I was walking into a building for class and three very well-dressed guys were walking in right before me. One guy looked back and realized I was behind him and tried to hold the door for me, but didn't quite get it in time. He told me he was so sorry and would make it up to me by opening the second door for me. It was super sweet, and when I was walking in front of the group of gentlemen, I heard him say something to his friends. The friends all responded in unison, asking, "Who?" The door-holder said back, "this girl right here." And I continued strutting my stuff while I found my way to my classroom. I feel great today! So far, the experiment is proving successful, at least with the attention I've received! #Thankyoulindsay

Conclusion: The first two or three days of the experiment proved rewarding with silly attention I received. But, alas, the end of the semester is almost here and I have yet to be asked on a date, besides by my cool coworker who only ever saw me in my uniform. Though I wasn't betrothed this semester, I still made some interesting observations in the midst of this experiment. Perhaps, with this information, Lindsay can do us both a favor and reevaluate her hypothesis.