It's that season when many girl's start to follow a big trend. No, it's not the new Michael Kors handbag or the stylish haircut. They want something long-lasting and shiny — a pretty diamond ring on their finger. Are you ready for the corny and unstoppable engagement photos on Instagram and Facebook posts?

One of the many phrases you hear entering a Christian college is “get ready to witness or experience the ring by spring.”

What the heck does that mean? It signifies a girl who gets engaged once spring semester arrives, especially for seniors. However, many sophomores and juniors get proposed at this popular time too. This silly tradition has been going on for years. Instead of going to college for a bachelor's degree, some women also pursue the "MRS. Degree."

For some of us, we roll our eyes and comment on how stupid the idea is. "C’mon, we come to college for an education and not a wedding ring, right?" I guess we're wrong because several women believe college is the best time to meet your future spouse, let alone a Christian college.

I have seen couples from all ages and different classifications get engaged this spring. Many college students have parents who met and were married in college. It's a tradition that many students wish to achieve.

Religious colleges make up a significant proportion of the top 25 "marrying" colleges for both men and women, according to The Facebook Data Science study.

However, every girl is different. Some girls look around campus to find a potential relationship that could lead to marriage. Meanwhile, some are too busy typing up essays on their computer to even think about a relationship.

It amazes me how a person can find “the one” in such little time. I am not judging whatsoever on the couples who have dated more than a year and know each other well.

What baffles me in some cases is the reasons for fast marriages.

• To the single college students: do not worry about being alone. Maybe it’s not your time yet. Enjoy your freedom, solitude and life as it is. You are young and marriage can also take place when you are older. The single life is amazing if you make it great.
• To the college students in a relationship: You are all cute. However, please stop posting the corny Instagram posts with your partner because single people are tired of seeing it. Take things slow and be responsible. Get to know your partner and make sure you are both real and honest.
• To the engaged college students: Congratulations! Stay engaged for as long as you need to. Do not rush into marriage especially if you don’t have the time to plan a wedding. A good relationship should be equal and supportive.

A marriage should consist of real and complete love. Age does not matter and the time does not matter. As long as two people are ready for a commitment, I see no fault in it. Don't get weary if you don't find a spouse in college because you have more opportunities after graduation.

College is only about four years of your life and whether you go to graduate school for two more years or get a real job. You will go through many places in life where you will meet more people.

Not all of us have the chance for marriage at in early stage of life. Do not pressure others to marry if they are not willing to. Do not judge based on presumptions or without knowing the backstory of engaged couples.

Many people are easy to assume being single means something is wrong with you. Why does society push people to be in relationships? I don’t know. Usually, if you grow up with Christian values than you know how important family is.

According to college students from Baylor University,

"the most widely held belief on the origin of Ring by Spring can be found in the roots of Christianity, and some may argue, the origin of man. In the book of Genesis, God creates a woman named Eve to be the help mate for the first man, Adam."

However, not all people are destined to get married. It’s a sad truth. However, single people are not broken or unusual. They were made to live life differently.

I guess, ring by spring is not the worst. It’s definitely better than if "a baby by spring" were an actual thing. Okay, I'm going too far here.

There is a growing amount of marriages that take place in college that do, in fact, end in divorce.

"Marriages of high school graduates and those with some college or an associate degree ended in divorce 47 percent and 46 percent of the time. Among college graduates, 30 percent of marriages ended in divorce," according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Among marriages that began at ages 15 to 22, 58 percent ended in divorce."

Let me clarify that not all the "ring by spring" couples get divorced. As I have said before, I think it depends on the relationship on both sides.

To single students out there, I truly hope you find your husband/ wife whenever the time is right. To all the boyfriends/girlfriends in relationships, I hope you are happy. To all you newly engaged or married, I hope your marriage lasts forever.

So, let us put aside this silly tradition and keep in mind that if you are looking for a husband/wife than let it be for valid and appropriate reasons because you both love each other.

Overall, loveisabeautiful thing and I believe it's out there for everyone in some way.