Boston even knows of a student who met someone from England and married him after little in-person relationship time. Candlelight has been replaced by the soft glow of the computer screen. Students at UConn have had access to e-mail for approximately 10 years, according to Ellis. However, it was initially meant to serve as a communication aid between professors and students. Students had this access primarily because it was easier for faculty to get in touch with them, but since then it has just exploded.
Students tend to keep in touch with their high school friends.
It's really gone beyond the classroom interaction. Ellis says 11,845 undergraduates have e-mail accounts registered at UConn. With an undergraduate population of 13,000, that means 91 percent of the group is registered through the school. Undoubtedly, many more, perhaps those who live off-campus, have additional accounts at home. But, compared to some super-tech colleges, this is mild.