Topic: Love and Marriage
Reference for Question One
 

 

Yes-version: Well, I think it¡¯s ok for an undergraduate to get married if he chooses to. Though most schools have long prohibited undergrads tying the knot in college, things are changing now. anyway, we are in the 21st century and some old-fashioned ideas and stereotypes should be removed and eliminated. I think it is the student, not the college, that has the right to decide whether to marry or not because the undergrad has come of age and should be liable for his own acts. Moreover, university policies and regulations should be in line with national laws, which do not say a college student should not fall in love and marry someone he or she loves. Last but not least, if campus marriage is not allowed, many young couples would choose to live together off campus. There are more and more reports about the increase in the number of off-campus rentals, and I think such cohabitation is worse than marriage in college.


No-version:
Absolutely not. It¡¯s obvious that the primary aim of a college student is to take in useful knowledge and master practical skills to prepare himself for his future career. Normally an undergrad has a very tight schedule and love and marriage would enormously distract his attention from his study. Can we imagine a young person both taking care of his family and his study? As an old saying goes, ¡° you can¡¯t eat your cake and have it too.¡± Secondly, a college student is not financially independent, and marriage, even an economical one, would cost a fortune. As a result, the bride or groom has to ask for more financial support from his or her family. Worst of all, if the university administration allows or encourages students to tie the knot on campus, there will arise many unexpected problems, such as pregnancy and security when the couple live off campus.