It seems like a lot of college girls have some sort of obsession with finding their husband during their four years of undergraduate school. I get it—you’re finally out of high school, you’ve entered the “adult” phase of your life, and you’re living in close proximity to a host of attractive and totally dateable guys. It’s easy to get caught up in it all and enter hardcore husband-finding mode. But before you pin another engagement ring to your wedding board on Pinterest, hear me out as to why being single in college is the way to go.

1. Your agenda is completely yours, and you have no one to answer to.

2. You have more time to explore your own interests and passions.

3. Girl time is all of the time.

4. Your confidence is rooted in yourself rather than the opinion of someone else.

5. Goodbye distractions. Academics come off the back burner, and you can push yourself to do your very best.

6. The constant texting is no longer an issue. You can put your phone down, or better yet, leave it at home.

7. You're free to flirt and scope out cute boys without a trace of guilt.

8. You can build deep, lasting friendships with other people rather than focusing all of your energy on one person.

9. Keeping up your appearance is a non-issue.

10. You can act in the moment without having to consult another person with every decision you make.

11. Solitude is way easier to come by. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the time alone with your thoughts.

12. You don't have to worry about balancing time with friends and your relationship.

13. You get to be your own date.

Being in a relationship in college isn't a bad thing, and I'm certainly not trying to bash the idea of looking for the "real deal." Both single and dating life have their fair share of ups and downs; however, instead of dreading being single, I feel that it should be celebrated for what it is: a time to develop strong friendships, pursue your passions, and truly love yourself.