Pa. Valentine s Day is celebrated annually with the aid of jewelry stores, candy stores, flower shops, and of course, Hallmark. Most college couples take the holiday as an excuse to forego cafeteria food and splurge at a restaurant that does not take student ID cards or sport a drive-through window. Cooking a homemade meal for Valentine s Day is a cost-effective alternative to going out to eat, although it could prove difficult in a dormitory. Nonetheless, a trend of eating-in has become prominent, in particular, the man showing off his culinary skills to the woman.
Some students continue to splurge if financially able.
And others still find creative means to show their love without overspending, like sending an I.O.U. or making a homemade gift. Katie Brentzel , a senior public relations major from Jeannette, opted for the resourceful. We re going to make CDs for each other, and he s going to cook me dinner. Robin Frost , a junior political science major from Walworth, N.Y., likes to add a personal touch to her gifts for her boyfriend. I have made him a homemade valentine every Valentine's day for the past four years.