Definitely NOT some of the features most people look for in a date. The long term damage to one's appearance includes rapid aging, wrinkling of the skin and discoloration of the fingers and teeth. For young persons though, these problems seem so far distant as to not be of much concern. Well, there are immediate health problems that frequently plague our smoking students shortly after the first puff. Smokers have 3 times as many complications from colds and flu as non-smokers.
Shortness of breath is another common complaint of smoking students.
Physical endurance may be compromised in the smoking athlete or someone concerned with fitness. We do want to note here though, that many beginning smokers may not experience these health concerns but the damage from smoking still exists. With most public buildings and the whole Westminster campus being smoke free, smokers must go outside to smoke. This doesn't seem appealing particularly with winter soon to come. The cost of cigarettes continues to soar.