There’s a pretty good chance that if you’re a female college student, you probably watch "The Bachelor." Although we might not want to admit it, I think a lot of girls, myself included, have contemplated what would happen if we went on the journey to find love. Personally, I think I’d be a great candidate for the oh-so-popular reality TV show. Here’s why I think you would too.
1. We don’t have real jobs.
As a college student, I don’t technically have a job. Yes, I am a full-time student and I might have a few part-time “occupations,” but none of them constitute as a career. Even though I do have many aspirations, currently, I’m not too sure as to what I’m going to be when I grow up. And "The Bachelor" sees no wrong with that. They’ve had contestants claim occupations such as free spirit, socialite, chicken enthusiast and twin. On season 18, one girl’s occupation was “dog lover.” When I graduate from college in two years, there’s a slim chance that I’ll have a job right away. In that case, I think my occupation will be “dog lover” as well.
2. We never miss an opportunity to dress up or go out.
With all of the tacky going out apparel I’ve collected through my college years, I’d be so ready for the rose ceremonies. With an endless number of attended formals, date parties and nights out at the bars, my closet is enormous. On "The Bachelor," contestants are required to dress up in their very best for the elaborate cocktail parties. I’d fit right in with all of my sequin, vibrant, and oh-so-tight dresses.
3. Everyone could use an endorsement, or two.
The odds are definitely against me when it comes to winning "The Bachelor." But I do say that if I played my cards right and started some drama along the way, there is a good chance that I could come in close to the top. When it comes to winning "The Bachelor," yes, you do get the man, but personally, I believe that it’s all about making a name for yourself and finishing as the fan favorite. Not only would you probably become the next "Bachelorette" and have 28 men to choose from, but you also get plenty of freebies. Previous Bachelor Ali Fedotowsky worked for Fox news and was an E! News correspondent following her stint on reality TV. Nick Viall, who has been on two seasons of the Bachelorette, has an Instagram feed loaded with endorsement deals from apparel companies to subscription services. And not to mention, if you do find your happily ever after on the show, air your wedding on ABC during primetime and they’ll pay you around $1 million. With those terms, I might try and make it till the end.
4. We cry a lot.
Sometimes we can’t help it, but as college students, crying is more than likely a daily occurrence. Whether you’re crying over a boy, a failed exam or even just because you hate being a struggling 20-something, it happens way more often than we’d like. Girls on "The Bachelor" love to cry. They cry because they didn’t get asked on a one-on-one. They cry because they watched another girl kiss their man. And they always cry when they go home. Even though I don’t like admitting I cry, it is bound to happen once, or twice, on the show.
5. There are endless traveling opportunities.
Wanderlust is a serious problem that many college students face. With their busy schedules, it seems impossible to pack up their stuff, grab the nearest flight, and travel to tropical places like Bora Bora or Cancun. Half the time, we don’t even have a spare moment to take the train or bus back to visit our mom and dad for one weekend. As a candidate on "The Bachelor," the opportunities to travel are endless. Just in this season, Ben has already taken his slew of girls to Las Vegas and Mexico City. In the future, sources say that their also making journeys to the Bahamas and Jamaica. Unless you do choose to go abroad, you will probably never be given the opportunity to travel to that many places in such a short amount of time. But if I was a candidate on "The Bachelor," you could guarantee that I’d be enjoying every second of it, private jet and all.
6. We’re all looking for an actual man.
I think at this point in our lives we’d like to think we’re done with college boys and would rather move on to bigger and better things. The leading man on "The Bachelor" is always someone who’s smart, genuine, and adventurous. He for sure isn’t the least bit immature and I’m pretty sure his drink of choice isn’t Natty Ice.
Overall, being a candidate on "The Bachelor" would be more than just fun and games, but a life-changing experience. Someone alert Chris Harrison, but I’m ready for my turn!
