College is about finding yourself and discovering who you want to be in the future. There is no better way to find yourself in college than by experimenting. Experimenting is an important part of the college experience because students can try new things and learn what they like and don't like.

One way college students have experimented is by participating in the hookup culture. As defined by Wikipedia, the hookup culture is "one that encourages and accepts casual sexual encounters, including one-night stands and other related activity which focus on physical pleasure without necessarily including feelings and long-term commitment." The hookup culture has become prevalent on college campuses across the country, making it unavoidable for students.

I am not attempting to bash others' negative beliefs about the hookup culture, but I believe that it isn't the issue in our generation. The only issue is how one or both partners treat each other during and after a sexual encounter. The pressure and rejection from a hookup is terrible, and nobody should have to deal with that. One partner should respect the other and not force her/him to do something. Also, hookups shouldn't ghost each other after a sexual encounter. I mean, not all hookups are amazing, but those where you connected with the other person and felt the most comfortable should not be ignored. You shouldn't be afraid to reach out to each other and worry about coming off as needy. If you had a great hookup and connection with the other person, you should make it known to him/her. You met that person and found him/her attractive for a reason, so you should try to get to know him/her instead of hiding in fear and embarrassment. Who knows? Your hookup could turn into a friend or even your boyfriend/girlfriend. The hookup culture should be focused on connecting with someone one night and continuing that relationship instead of having meaningless sex and never speaking to that person again.