Nathan and Emily met on Saturday at 2 p.m. and went to Duck Donuts. Emily: I signed up for Love Connection because my housemates filled out an application for me — I’m not a park ranger.
![JoeYear: FirstMajor: UndecidedU.Va. Involvement: Brown, First Year Council, FluxHometown: Culpeper, VA Ideal Date: Dark hair, medium length hair, either the same height or a little shorter than me.Ideal Date Personality: Sunny, optimistic, the kind [of person] who’s always smiling, spontaneous.Ideal Date Activity: Walking around Grounds with a picnic on the Lawn.Describe a typical weekend: Drinking tea, reading, enjoying free time with friends.Hobbies: Writing, reading, socializing, going on adventures, exploring Charlottesville.What makes you a good catch? Optimistic, cares a lot (to a fault sometimes), generous.What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? I’ve been told before that I “have no chill.” What is your spirit animal? Prairie dogWhat’s your favorite pick-up line? Are you British? Because you’re just my cup of tea.Describe yourself in one sentence: The human embodiment of a pumpkin.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/cav/bf93f581-5b1e-4e79-acc6-c4a7115dc226.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1000&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Joe and Shweta met at 1 p.m. at Clemons Library and walked around Grounds. Joe: [I signed up for Love Connection] because [my friends and I] read Kurt’s old Love Connections and decided it’d be fun for a couple of Brownies to sign up too. Shweta: My good friend Sean did [Love Connection] a couple weeks ago, so I was like let’s see what happens.
![JeremyYear: 2017Major: Environmental Science, Environmental Thought and PracticeU.Va. Involvement: Outdoors Club, RA, Kappa Delta sorority, Madison House SOCA, Glee Club, Sustained Dialogue, UGuides, Intervarsity.Hometown: Sarasota, FLIdeal Date: Slightly taller than average, athletic, brunette/blonde, blue eyes, hopefully northern European…even more hopefully Scandinavian.Ideal Date Personality: Outgoing, compassionate, confident, articulate.Ideal Date Activity: Sunset Humpback hike with a well-prepared picnic.Deal breakers? Short hair, picky eaters, tattoos.Hobbies: Hiking, board games, playing [guitar or banjo], listening to indie-folk music, hanging out with friends.What makes you a good catch? I am spontaneous, compassionate and logical! [I am a] confident small talker, but also know how to progress to more substantive topics. [I am] in decent shape, have pretty hip glasses and [have] an eclectic but likeable sense of style. Friends would say that I have a quick wit, a slow temper and give cozy hugs.What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? I often run late, my shorts are too short for some, sometimes my Chacos start to smell because I wear them so much, I kinda like Toby from “The Office” and I don’t have a car.What is your spirit animal? I say Bactrian camel, but most other people would say moose. Describe yourself in one sentence: Just a dude trying to live simply, make music, help others and see the world.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/cav/d2b347e7-6546-45c3-8338-52a8c775a2dd.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1000&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Jeremy and Sandy met at the Rotunda at 11 a.m. on Saturday and headed to Shenandoah Joe. Jeremy: I was surprised [when I was picked] because it was so soon after I filled out the survey, but I was excited because it seemed like a fun new experience. Sandy: I’ve been on blind dates before and they’ve been fun.
Brendan and Jessica met at the Rotunda at 7:00 p.m. and went to The Biltmore on the Corner. Jessica: I was walking to O’Hill for dinner when I saw the table for Love Connection... So I signed up.
Sean and Grace met at the Rotunda at 7 p.m. and went to Lemongrass on the Corner. Sean: My friend and I enjoyed reading all the old Love Connections and we decided to fill out an application.
Trevor and Shannon met at the Rotunda at 6 p.m. on Saturday and went to Lemongrass on the Corner.
Rohan and Kiley met at the Rotunda at 6 p.m. and went to the Virginian on the Corner. Kiley: I signed up for Love Connection because it just sounded really interesting — like something fun to do and a way to meet new people.
Ira and Ambi met at the Rotunda at 7 p.m. and went to Fig on the Corner. Ambi: [I had] never been on a blind date — I didn’t have any expectations. Ira: My first impression was that she’s pretty and dressed well.
![ChaseYear: FirstMajor: Pre-CommerceU.Va. Involvement: Water Polo, Student Entrepreneurs for Economic Development, Beta Theta PiHometown: Philadelphia, PA Ideal Date: Looks like a young Helen Mirren. Even today’s Helen Mirren is pretty attractive, so I’ll just say Helen Mirren.Ideal Date Personality: Helen Mirren’s sharp wit.Ideal Date Activity: Something kind of quirky, but also fun. [Something that] involves food.Describe a typical weekend: Maybe go hang out with friends, hopefully do something interesting like go to a basketball game.Hobbies: Swimming, basketball, reading The Economist while drinking hot chocolate.What makes you a good catch? People — exclusively me — say I have a good sense of humor.What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? I have high standards and can only tie my shoes with two loops.What's your favorite pick-up line? Are you an inflamed tonsil? Because I want to take you out [and] have ice cream afterwards.Describe yourself in one sentence: A nice guy who enjoys meeting new people and reads The Cavalier Daily.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/cav/97ebc8e4-5b96-46ea-b077-577d9ebaa1e9.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1000&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Chase and Isela met at the Rotunda at 7 p.m. and went to Café Caturra on the Corner. Chase: A few of my friends had done [Love Connection] and I thought it sounded interesting and funny, so I filled out an application.
![AndrewYear: SecondSchool: CommerceU.Va. Involvement: Intervarsity, Beta Theta Pi, Madison House, facility attendant at North Grounds, Student Council.Hometown: HarrisonburgIdeal Date: I want a cross between Hermione Granger and Jennifer Aniston — or either one of them individually. That’s cool too. Ideal Date Personality: Sincere, warm, joyful, interesting, kind, good-humored, thoughtful, ethical.Ideal Date Activity: We would go out to eat somewhere in Belmont or on the Downtown Mall. Then, [we would go] swing dancing under the stars. Finally, we would end the night eating froyo while watching “The Office.” Deal breakers? Anyone who is really mean or super into themselves.Describe a typical weekend: I usually play sports, hang out with friends, perhaps go to a social gathering, go to church and do work.Hobbies: Playing sports, listening to country music, running, being outdoors, buying clothes from Goodwill, eating at Cookout.What makes you a good catch? Well, I can’t think of any features that are deal breakers, so that counts for something right?Describe yourself in one sentence: If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/cav/26e75473-95af-41b8-8b93-ff40d1b5cb09.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1000&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Kirsten: I could see myself going out with him again as a friend for sure and possibly as a second date.
![This week's Love Connection is sponsored by Café Caturra ChrisYear: ThirdSchool: Curry Major: Secondary Education Social Studies U.Va. Involvement: Club Cross Country, Beta and Greek IVHometown: RichmondIdeal Date: Athletic, brunette, under six feetIdeal Date Activity: Dinner and ice skatingDeal breakers? Quiet, shy Describe a typical weekend: Recounting [my] days as a high school theatre major, running a lot, going to bars and Facebook stalking people back to seventh grade. Hobbies: Running, running some more. Did I mention running? Crafting in Curry. What makes you a good catch? I'm the type of guy who will cover you with a blanket on the couch if you fall asleep!What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? I'll probably accidentally take your blanket if I get cold. What's your favorite pick-up line? "Are you a magician? Because when I look at you, everyone else disappears." Describe yourself in one sentence: I'd rather people be afraid of how much they love me.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/cav/db42838a-2b74-4505-91ad-41a560af27e1.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1000&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Chris and Maripaz met at the Rotunda at 7:00 p.m. and went to Café Caturra on the Corner.
Joe and Grace met at 7 p.m. at the Rotunda and went to Jump Cville. Joe: [I applied for Love Connection because] I thought the idea of it was entertaining and was excited to go on it. Grace: I was so excited to find out I was chosen.
Jake and Casey met at 7:30 p.m. at Café Caturra on the Corner. Casey: I signed up for Love Connection one night with my roommate because we wanted to meet someone new and try something out of our comfort zones. Jake: I went on a blind date a year ago through the Cavalier Daily.
Gabby engages Ryan in conversation despite the distractions of the basketball game
![StephenYear: SecondMajor: Anthropology and Pre-Commerce U.Va. Involvement: Madison House, Alpha Kappa PsiHometown: Bridgewater, NJIdeal Date: Laid back girl [who] appreciates good musicDeal Breakers: [Being] passive aggressiveHobbies: DJing and beatboxingWhat makes you a perfect catch? I’m caring and chillWhat makes you a less-than-perfect catch? I can be a little sensitive](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/cav/0a610f07-a9da-4ff7-958e-0dc037646eeb.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1000&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Two second years find a new friend over a shared crème brûlée.
No Valentine’s kiss, but paper roses do the trick
Meeting someone new before graduation
A late start and botched reservations are saved by burgers and good conversation.
Engineering students Glenn and Emily enjoyed dinner at Michael's Bistro and found they have a lot in common.
Oscar Year: Fourth Major: Economics Hometown: Richmond Ideal Date Personality: The effervescence of Jennifer Lawrence after acquiring Emma Watson’s wit and Amy Poehler’s humor. Ideal Date Activity: One-on-one basketball, followed by 18 holes of golf, followed by dinner and a movie. Deal breakers? Unappreciative, full of complaints, a Chelsea fan. Hobbies: Camping, building things, investing, making music, gaming. What makes you a good catch? One word: synergy.
